GINGERBREAD PEOPLE
These soft, chewy cookies are favorites of my grandchildren. They love helping me decorate them. -Joan Truax, Pittsboro, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Johan Mahmud
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Brittany Peterson
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These gingerbread people are the best I've ever had. They're soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced. I also love the royal icing - it's easy to make and it holds its shape perfectly. I will definitely be making these cooki
Hadjou issam
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and delicious. I love them!
iddy mtambo
[email protected]I made these gingerbread people for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like gingerbread. The cookies were perfectly spiced and the royal icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will defin
Lucia Chinenye
[email protected]Yum, yum, yum!
Qadeer jan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these cookies changed my mind. They're perfectly spiced and have a great texture. I also love the royal icing - it's not too sweet and it holds its shape well. Overall, these are some of the best gingerbread
Daoet Khan
[email protected]These cookies are a work of art!
Matt C
[email protected]I've been making gingerbread people with this recipe for years and it never fails to impress. The cookies are always soft and chewy, and the royal icing is the perfect finishing touch. I love that I can make these cookies ahead of time and freeze the
Abir Ahmed Rakib
[email protected]Perfect for Christmas!
Francis Wharekawa
[email protected]I was looking for a gingerbread recipe that wasn't too complicated and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cookies were easy to make and turned out delicious. I also appreciated the fact that the recipe didn't require any special ingredients or equi
Tahsin Alam
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I love them!
Red angel
[email protected]I made these gingerbread people with my kids and we had a blast! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies turned out beautifully. We had so much fun decorating them with the royal icing and sprinkles. They were a hit with the whole family and
Emmanuel Kehinde
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TOTON SHAH
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I also love the royal icing recipe that's included - it's easy to make and holds its shape perfectly. Ov
Kwame Nyame Isaac Ministries
[email protected]Yummy!
Faith Mushega
[email protected]These gingerbread people turned out absolutely perfect! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I love that the recipe included step-by-step instructions and pictures, which made it easy for me to follow along. I will definitely be making these