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Gingerbread Man Cookies
Chill: 2 hrs
Bake: 6 mins to 8 mins at 375°F
Cool: 1 min
Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (no substitutes), softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 egg
- Powdered Sugar Icing (see recipe below) or Royal Icing (see Recipe Finder) (optional)
- Colored sugars and decorative candies (optional)
- Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and molasses; beat until combined. Add vinegar and egg; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3. On a well-floured surface, roll one-quarter of the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using a 3-1/2- to 4-inch gingerbread man cookie cutter (is necessary, dip cutter in flour between cuts to prevent sticking). Using a wide spatula, transfer cutouts to lightly greased cookie sheets or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets, placing cutouts 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm when lightly touched. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Remove the cookies and cool completely on a wire rack.
5. If you like, decorate with Powdered Sugar Icing or Royal Icing, colored sugars and decorative candies or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 30 cookies.
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Tip:
While still warm, make a small hole in top of the cookie for a satin ribbon to use as an ornament.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or orange juice
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in milk or orange juice to make a drizzling consistency.
