Gingerbread People
Gingerbread people have been a popular holiday treat for centuries and are often decorated to resemble people or animals.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Gingerbread People
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and wrap each portion in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use gingerbread people cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, decorate the gingerbread people with icing, candies, or sprinkles as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
