Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies:; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 ounces); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; Decorations:; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons 2% milk; 1/4 cup colored sugar sprinkles

Servings: persons

Cookies:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
Decorations:
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 cup colored sugar sprinkles

1
To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through cloves) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2
Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth and well blended. Add molasses and egg; beat until well blended. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half; shape each dough portion into a flat disk. Wrap dough portions separately in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour or until firm.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Remove 1 dough portion from refrigerator; remove plastic wrap. Roll dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a 3-inch boy or girl cookie cutter. Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Repeat procedure with remaining dough portion. Bake at 350u00b0 for 11 minutes or until edges of cookies are lightly browned. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
5
To prepare decorations, combine powdered sugar and milk, stirring until smooth. Spoon mixture into a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag. Pipe onto cookies. Decorate as desired with sugar sprinkles.

732

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies:, 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 10 ounces), 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread People 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.

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