Ingredients for Gingerbread People Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ground Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking Spray
- Dried Currants (for buttons)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Parchment paper
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How to Make Gingerbread People Cookies
- Lightly spoon all-purpose flour into dry measuring cups, leveling with a knife.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1/2 cup molasses and 1 large egg white until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days in the refrigerator).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a 2 1/2-inch gingerbread man or woman cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Decorate cookies with currants for buttons before baking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
- Remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks.
- While cookies cool, prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer icing to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Decorate cookies as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
3g
Carbs
4g
