Gingerbread Snowflakes With Icing That Hardens
Gingerbread has been enjoyed for centuries and is often associated with holiday traditions around the world.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Gingerbread Snowflakes With Icing That Hardens
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
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Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cookies.
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Allow the icing to harden before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Gingerbread Snowflakes with Icing That Hardens!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 20g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
