Butterscotch Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2cup butter, softened; 1/2cup packed brown sugar; 1pkg (3.4oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix.; 1 egg; 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour; 1/2tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2tsp ground cinnamon; Frosting:; 2cups confectioner's sugar; 3 tbsp. of milk

Servings: persons

1/2cup butter, softened
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1pkg (3.4oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix.
1 egg
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
Frosting:
2cups confectioner's sugar
3 tbsp. of milk

1
In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter,brown sugar, and pudding mix. Beat in egg. In a separate bowl combine the flour, ginger, baking soda,and cinnamon,and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate over night. (I have never refrigerated and they turn out just fine. Dough might be easier to work with if cold however! )
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8inch thickness. cut with Gingerbread cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place one inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove with spatula to wire racks for cooling.
3
yields 1and 1/2 dozen when using 5 inch gingerbread man cookie cutter.
4
In another small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar and milk , mix until smooth and decorate as desired. Regular store bought icings of all colors and sugar sprinkles work very well also.

1262

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2cup butter, softened, 1/2cup packed brown sugar, 1pkg (3.4oz) instant butterscotch pudding mix., 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Gingerbread Men falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butterscotch Gingerbread Men

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