Gingerbread Sailors And Mermaids Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Sailors And Mermaids
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter; 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey or molasses; 1 large egg; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; Candy decorations and sprinkles (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey or molasses
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Candy decorations and sprinkles (optional)

1
Beat first 2 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixture until fluffy. Beat in honey and egg.
2
Combine flour and next 5 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until blended.
3
Shape dough into 2 flat disks. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour or until firm.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. Roll out dough, 1 section at a time, to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out gingerbread shapes with cookie cutters. Re-roll trimmed-off dough to make additional cookies. Place 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
5
Bake cookies, in batches, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6
Decorate cookies with Royal Icing or prepared frosting in a tube, and candy and sprinkles, if desired. Let icing harden at least 1 hour.

1495

kcal

Calories

Fat

200

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 cups butter, 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup honey or molasses, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Sailors And Mermaids 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.

Gingerbread Sailors And Mermaids

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