Hang-the-Stockings Gingerbread Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 36

Snack

This Hang-the-Stockings Gingerbread Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen These iced gingerbread cookies — spiced with ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and molasses — are not only delicious, but do double duty as shimmering ornaments.

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. mild molasses
1 large egg yolk
1/2 recipe Decorating Icing (see below)
Coarse blue decorating sugar

Instructions

Whisk flour, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, then egg yolk. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended.
Divide dough in half; shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick disk and wrap separately in plastic. Chill about 2 hours or overnight until firm enough to roll.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment, nonstick foil or reusable nonstick liners. On well-floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll out 1 disk at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-inch stocking cutter to cut out about 18 stockings (reroll dough scraps). Place on prepared baking sheet(s), 1 inch apart. Bake 11 to 13 minutes until edges are slightly darker brown and cookies are set. Cool 3 minutes, then move to wire rack and cool completely.
To make the icing: Beat confectioners' sugar and Just Whites in a large bowl with mixer on low speed until combined. Add water; beat until blended. Increase speed to high; beat 8 minutes or until icing is very thick and white. Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Thin icing with a few drops of water. Using photo as a guide, spread icing on cookies and sprinkle with coarse blue sugar. Let dry completely, at least 4 to 6 hours.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hang-the-Stockings Gingerbread Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hang-the-Stockings Gingerbread Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 36 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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