Gingerbread Man Decorations

Several years ago when our daughter was about 13 years, we started a tradition of celebrating together. Approximately two weeks before Christmas, we will spend together an afternoon baking gingerbread holiday flavored goodies.

When it comes to holiday cooking, it would not be complete without a few biscuits cute Gingerbread Man. The following recipe is fairly easy, although its not fast, because you will hand make your dough, roll and cut out shapes with your cookie.

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Man

2 1 / 2 sticks butter, softened
2 / 3 cup molasses
1 / 2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
2 1 / 2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 / 2 teaspoon salt
1 / 2 teaspoon baking soda
1 / 2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 / 4 c. teaspoon baking powder
4 cups confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
4 tablespoons milk

In a large bowl, combine 3 / 4 cup softened butter, molasses, brown sugar and egg with electric mixer at medium speed. Beat the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add flour, spices, vanilla extract 1 teaspoon, salt, baking soda and yeast. Beat mixture at low speed with an electric mixture until all ingredients are well combined. Place the mixture in a large zippered plastic bag and close the place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with nonstick baking mats with a silicone or grease lightly. cookie dough into three equal sections. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board until dough is about 1 / 4 "thick. Use a cutter gingerbread cookie man bought and cut your shapes. Forms Place your baking sheets and bake for 6-8 minutes or until done. Remove from oven and cool on rack.

Frosting recipe

In a medium bowl, combine sugar, milk, remaining 1 / 2 cup butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer and beat until mixture is creamy and fluffy. If you wish, you can tint the icing with food coloring. Decorate your cookies cool completely Gingerbread Man icing and let dry.

Store your cookies in an airtight cookie tin. These cookies will keep 2-3 weeks if properly stored.