{"id":99650,"date":"2025-12-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=99650"},"modified":"2025-12-23T08:00:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:00:27","slug":"soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Soft Gingerbread Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This classic gingerbread cookie recipe is soft and delicious. While I love crisp gingerbread for a gingerbread house, my preference for cookies is soft and chewy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe delivers perfect dough for cutout shapes (similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/aunt-judys-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sugar cookies<\/a>) with all the cinnamon and spice flavor you love from gingerbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"je0XXdDH\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2022-11-10T17:22:01.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"gingerbread cookies.MOV\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"soft and chewy gingerbread cookie recipe\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/je0XXdDH-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/je0XXdDH.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Gingerbread cookies are my husband&#8217;s favorite cookie, and I make this recipe multiple times each holiday season. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related recipes:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/snowball-cookies\/\">Snowball Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/pinwheel-cookies\/\">Pinwheel Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-blossom-cookies\/\">Peanut Butter Blossoms<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies\/?tp_image_id=99651\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, 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https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gingerbread-cookie-ingredients\"><strong>Gingerbread Cookie Ingredients: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup granulated white sugar <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tablespoons white vinegar <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fXZagJhoWmHm53VTmEzcHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">dark molasses <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 cups all purpose flour <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 teaspoons baking soda <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons ground ginger <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons ground cinnamon <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 teaspoons <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+4deKxmUUk1-gBiFq83Eqlg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">pumpkin pie spice <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 teaspoon <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+7Xm1BukXA9gaBu5Vtos0sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ground cloves<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies\/?tp_image_id=99652\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookies--500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-gingerbread-cookies\"><strong>How to Make Gingerbread Cookies:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and all spices. Set mixture aside. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In your stand mixer bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until mixture is fully combined\u2014about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly add the molasses, egg and vinegar until fully combined. It&#8217;s normal for the mixture to appear curdled. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the flour mixture slowly, scraping sides as needed. Be sure the bottom and top of your bowl are both fully combined. If the dough is crumbly, it is not fully mixed. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide the dough into 3-5 flattened balls and cover in plastic wrap. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Chilling is an essential step to create cutout shapes with nice edges. If you skip this step, your cookies may lose some shape while baking. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll dough using as small amount of flour as necessary. I use <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+UrUM8z6YRBnzteAjeO9eBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">parchment paper<\/a> to roll if my dough is sticky at all. Dough should be about half an inch thick for a nice, soft cookie. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place cutout shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Gather and re-roll shapes as needed. You do not need to chill your dough again unless it becomes very soft. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorate your cookies as you like. I used <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/aunt-judys-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing\/\">this royal icing recipe<\/a>. We also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/vegan-royal-icing-recipe\/\">vegan royal icing recipe<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies\/?tp_image_id=99653\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/easy-gingerbread-cookies-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-making-gingerbread-cookies\"><strong>Tips for Making Gingerbread Cookies:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you prefer crispy gingerbread, simply roll the dough thinner (1\/4 inch) and bake for 12 minutes instead of 10. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use light or dark molasses, but do not use blackstrap or cooking molasses or your cookies will be bitter. I used the brand <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+fXZagJhoWmHm53VTmEzcHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Grandma&#8217;s Original Molasses<\/a>, which is easy to find in the U.S. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here&#8217;s a link to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DW13tY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Christmas cookie cutters<\/a> I used.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-chewy-gingerbread-cookies\/?tp_image_id=99654\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/gingerbread-cookie-recipe--500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-holiday-recipes\"><strong>More Holiday Recipes:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other recipes you may like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/mistletoe-punch\/\">Mistletoe Punch <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/eggnog-pie\/\">Eggnog Pie <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/meringue-cookies\/\">Meringue Cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/my-favorite-puppy-chow-mix\/\">Puppy Chow Mix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/mix-and-match-mulled-wine\/\">Mulled Wine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><h2 class=\"custom-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152942311\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long can you keep the dough refrigerated? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While the minimum time to chilling your dough is 30 minutes, there really is no maximum. You can keep your dough in the fridge for up to 3 days with no issues. <\/p> <\/details> <details class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1660152944117\"><summary><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you freeze this dough? <\/h3><\/summary> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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the recipe\"  class=\"shortcode-image theme-text oc-recipe-text\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get the Recipe<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">flavorful holiday cut out cookies<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-100851 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-0 wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"100851\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">36<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Chill Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/header>\n\n\t<section class=\"oc-recipe-content\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-left recipe-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-ingredients\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-100851-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"36\" data-recipe=\"100851\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"36\" data-recipe=\"100851\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"36\" data-recipe=\"100851\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-100851-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-100851-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"100851\" data-servings=\"36\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;salted butter&#032;(room temperature)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(room temperature)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;granulated white sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated white sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">white vinegar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;dark molasses\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dark molasses<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;5&#032;cups&#032;all-purpose flour\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;ginger\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ginger<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;cinnamon\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;teaspoons&#032;pumpkin pie spice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pumpkin pie spice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;cloves\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cloves<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <!-- @todo add () to equipment notes -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-right recipe-right\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-instructions\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Instructions<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-100851-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-100851-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"100851\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix the flour, baking soda, salt and all spices. Set mixture aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In your stand mixer bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until mixture is fully combined, about 3 minutes. Scrape down sides if needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly add molasses, egg and vinegar until fully combined. It\u2019s normal for the mixture to appear curdled.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add flour mixture slowly, scraping sides as needed. Be sure the bottom and top of your bowl are both fully combined. If the dough is crumbly, it is not fully mixed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Divide the dough into 3-5 flattened balls and cover in plastic wrap.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling. Chilling is an essential step to create cutout shapes with nice edges. If you skip this step your cookies may lose some shape while baking.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Roll dough using as small amount of flour as necessary. I use parchment paper to roll if my dough is sticky at all. Dough should be about half an inch thick for a nice, soft cookie.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Place cutout shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet. Gather and re-roll shapes as needed. You do not need to chill your dough again unless it becomes very soft.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-100851-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Decorate your cookies as you like. I used\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/aunt-judys-sugar-cookies-with-royal-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\">this royal icing recipe<\/a>. We also have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/vegan-royal-icing-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">vegan royal icing recipe<\/a>.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to attached ingredients -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-meta\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">\u00a9 Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/elsie-larson\/\" target=\"_self\">Elsie Larson<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">cookies, gingerbread cookies<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<details class=\"oc-recipe-nutrition\">\n\n    <summary><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header\">Nutrition<\/h3><\/summary>\n\n    <div id=\"recipe-100851-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label wprm-nutrition-label-layout\" style=\"border: 1px solid #333333;max-width: 250px;padding: 5px;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 12px;line-height: 16px;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\"> .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line {background-color: #333333;} .wprm-nutrition-label-layout .wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient {border-top-color: #333333;}<\/style>\n\t<div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-regular\">Soft &amp; Chewy Gingerbread Cookies<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-bold\">Amount per Serving<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-calories\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calories<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-extra-container\">160<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-daily\">% Daily Value*<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Saturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">19<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Trans Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Cholesterol<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">18<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">6<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sodium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">124<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Potassium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">161<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Carbohydrates<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">26<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">9<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fiber<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">4<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sugar<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">13<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">14<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Protein<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">4<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin A<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">165<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">IU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">3<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin C<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.04<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calcium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">26<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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