Spicy Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Spicy Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 oz. Earth Balance margarine; ⅔ cup dark brown sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 Tbs. egg replacer, such as Ener-G; ⅓ cup molasses; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar; 1/4 tsp. arrowroot powder

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
3 oz. Earth Balance margarine
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. egg replacer, such as Ener-G
⅓ cup molasses
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. arrowroot powder

1
To make Cookies: Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Cream margarine, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer 3 minutes, or until smooth.
4
Combine egg replacer and 2 Tbs.
5
water in bowl, and add to sugar mixture.
6
Add molasses, and beat until smooth.
7
Beat in flour mixture until soft dough forms.
8
Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
11
Place dough between two sheets of parchment or wax paper, and roll out to 1/4-inch thick.
12
Cut with 3-inch gingerbread-man cutter, and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
13
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges of Cookies begin to brown.
14
Cool on baking sheets.
15
To make Frosting: Whisk together confectioners sugar, arrowroot, and 2 Tbs.
16
water in small bowl.
17
Transfer to pastry bag fitted with small round tip, and decorate Cookies with Frosting.
18
Allow to set 30 minutes, then transfer to airtight container.

523

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Gingerbread People

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