Frosted Gingerbread Animal
Frosted Gingerbread Animal is a festive, decorative cookie shaped like various animals and coated with a sweet, hard icing. It typically features a spiced dough made from flour, ginger, molasses, and cinnamon, and is a staple of holiday baking traditions, particularly in Europe and North America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This treat is high in carbohydrates and sugar, providing quick energy but minimal essential nutrients. A single decorated cookie can range from 100 to 200 calories, depending on its size and the amount of frosting used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.05 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg DFE |
Per 1 cookie (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The tradition of shaping gingerbread into animals dates back to medieval Europe, where it was often displayed at fairs and festivals. Nutritionally, the use of ginger and other spices offers small amounts of antioxidants, though the high sugar content makes it an occasional indulgence rather than a health food.
