GINGERBREAD SNOWFLAKES
Steps:
- Bring molasses, brown sugar, and spices to a boil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, and remove from heat. Stir in baking soda (mixture will foam up), then stir in butter 3 pieces at a time, letting each addition melt before adding next, until all butter is melted. Add egg and stir until combined, then stir in 3 3/4 cups flour and salt.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead, dusting with as much of remaining 1/4 cup flour as needed to prevent sticking, until soft and easy to handle, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Halve dough, then wrap 1 half in plastic wrap and keep at room temperature.
- Roll out remaining dough into a 14-inch round (1/8 inch thick) on a lightly floured surface. Cut out as many cookies as possible with cutters and carefully transfer with offset spatula to 2 buttered large baking sheets, arranging them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake cookies in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until edges are slightly darker, 10 to 12 minutes total (watch carefully toward end of baking; cookies can burn easily). Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely. Make more cookies with remaining dough and scraps (reroll once).
- Put icing in pastry bag (if using) and pipe or spread decoratively onto cookies.
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Jaime-Lee Robin
[email protected]I can't wait to make these gingerbread snowflakes again next year.
Rajthapa Magar
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough.
Onik Das
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These gingerbread snowflakes are the best I've ever had.
Felix Young (YS)
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes were the perfect addition to my holiday party. They were a big hit with my guests.
Isla Hayward
[email protected]I'm not sure if I'll make these gingerbread snowflakes again. They were a bit too time-consuming for my taste.
Tgqueen Sendo
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they were still good.
PizzaPiePlays
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gingerbread snowflakes turned out really hard. They're still edible, but they're not very good.
Hame Khan
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
Tumelo Mudau
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the taste of these gingerbread snowflakes. They're too spicy for my taste.
Nagina Azeem
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes were a bit more difficult to make than I expected, but they were worth it. They're so beautiful.
Derrico Holland
[email protected]I'm not sure how these gingerbread snowflakes are going to turn out, but they sure look promising.
Chioma Wele
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes are so cute! I can't wait to make them with my kids.
jason harris
[email protected]I've made these gingerbread snowflakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
Iface Dj
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Abrar Sabri
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these snowflakes were surprisingly good. They're not too sweet and have a nice, spicy flavor.
Ekraj Raj
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.
asim gaming
[email protected]I love how these gingerbread snowflakes look! They're so delicate and elegant.
Lesage07 Bah
[email protected]These gingerbread snowflakes are so cute and festive! I made them with my kids and we had a blast. They were easy to make and turned out beautifully.