Christmas Gingerbread Men

1. 1

   Combine the molasses and butter in a pan, cook over low heat, and add the butter.

2. 2

   Be careful not to burn it!

3. 3

   Once it cools, mix in the egg.

4. 4

   Mix together the flour, sugar, and spices in a bowl.

5. 5

   Gradually add the cooled wet ingredients from Step 1 to make the dough.

6. 6

   Once the mixture forms a dough, wrap in plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator for 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough, then cut the cookies.

8. 8

   Arrange on parchment paper on a baking sheet, then bake for 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 160 C (320 F).

9. 9

   Once the gingerbread cookies are cooled to the touch, they're ready to be iced.

10. 10

    Add any color you like to the icing.

11. 11

    (Mix a small amount of egg white to powdered sugar until it reaches an appropriate consistency, then fill pastry bags to decorate.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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