Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 egg white; 1 cup powdered sugar; food colors Assorted

Servings: persons

8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 egg lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg white
1 cup powdered sugar
food colors Assorted

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease 3 baking pans.
2
Combine butter, brown sugar and molasses in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 min, or until butter has melted. Cool for 5 mins.
3
Sift combined flour, spices and baking soda into a large bowl. Stir in butter mixture, whole egg and vanilla.
4
Divide dough in half. Knead each portion on a floured surface. Roll out between sheets of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Using gingerbread-people cutters, cut out shapes and place on prepared pans. Bake for 10 mins. Cool in pans on wire racks.
5
For the royal icing, beat egg white in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until just frothy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating between additions, until stiff peaks form.
6
Divide icing into small bowls and tint as desired with food colors. Decorate gingerbread people with colored icings.

832

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 3 cups flour, 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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