Save to Pinterest A festive and interactive cookie kit featuring soft gingerbread cookies colorful icings and assorted candies perfect for holiday gatherings or creative baking fun
This board encouraged creativity and joy during our holiday family baking time
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Cookies: 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter softened 2/3 cup (130 g) dark brown sugar packed 1 large egg 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsulfured molasses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Royal Icing: 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar sifted 2 tbsp meringue powder 3 4 tbsp water Food coloring gels (red green blue yellow as desired)
- Decorations: Assorted candies (mini chocolate chips sprinkles candy eyes mini M&Ms gumdrops etc)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour ginger cinnamon cloves nutmeg baking soda and salt
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy Add egg molasses and vanilla mix until combined
- Step 3:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixing until a soft dough forms Divide in half flatten into disks wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour
- Step 4:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 5:
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness Use gingerbread people cookie cutters to cut shapes place on prepared sheets
- Step 6:
- Bake 10 12 minutes or until edges are set Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely
- Step 7:
- For royal icing whisk powdered sugar and meringue powder Add water gradually to reach piping consistency Divide and tint with food coloring as desired
- Step 8:
- Arrange cookies bowls of icing and assorted candies on a large board or platter
- Step 9:
- Invite everyone to decorate their own gingerbread people with icing and candies
Save to Pinterest This decorating board brought smiles and laughter as we customized cookies together
Required Tools
Mixing bowls Electric mixer Rolling pin Gingerbread people cookie cutters Baking sheets Parchment paper Cooling rack Icing piping bags or squeeze bottles Spatulas
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) eggs and dairy (butter) Some candies may contain nuts or soy always check ingredient labels
Nutritional Information
Calories 225 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 38 g Protein 2 g per decorated cookie estimated
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Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What spices are used in the gingerbread cookies?
The cookies include ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a warm, classic flavor.
- → How long should the dough chill before baking?
Chill the dough for at least one hour to firm up for easier rolling and cutting.
- → How can I make the cookies softer or crisper?
Bake for 10 minutes for softer cookies or up to 12 minutes for crispier edges.
- → What ingredients are in the royal icing?
The royal icing is made from powdered sugar, meringue powder, and water, tinted with food coloring.
- → Can I use egg white instead of meringue powder in the icing?
Yes, you can substitute 1 egg white for meringue powder but ensure safe handling of raw eggs.