GINGERBREAD PEOPLE

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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

6 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Decorating icing and assorted candies

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

Johan Mahmud
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These cookies are amazing!


Brittany Peterson
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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
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These cookies are so festive and delicious. I love them!


iddy mtambo
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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
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Yum, yum, yum!


Qadeer jan
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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
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These cookies are a work of art!


Matt C
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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
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Perfect for Christmas!


Francis Wharekawa
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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
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These cookies are so cute and festive. I love them!


Red angel
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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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5 stars!


TOTON SHAH
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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
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Yummy!


Faith Mushega
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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


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