KAHLUA GINGERBREAD PEOPLE WITH KAHLUA ICING

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I cut this out from my inlaw's newspaper. I found it to be a great dough to work with and it tastes great. Just remember the dough is easiest to handle if it is refridgerated overnight, so plan ahead.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons Kahlua
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 lb powdered sugar
1/4 cup Kahlua
3 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons corn syrup

Steps:

  • Cream shortening, butter, and sugar together.
  • Beat in egg until fluffy.
  • Stir in molasses and Kahlua.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and blend well.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  • Roll out to 3/8 inch, on a well floured surface, a portion at a time.
  • Keep remaining dough chilled.
  • Cut with cookie cutter and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
  • Let stand for 1 minute to firm.
  • Decorate with Kahlua Icing.
  • For icing combine all ingredients and tint with food coloring if desired.
  • Pipe icing as desired.
  • to make icing spreadable add 1 or 2 tsp more Kahlua.

Jasmin Akhtar
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.


Rana Shafi
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These cookies were a bit too dry for me.


Taylan Chapman
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I've never made Kahlua Gingerbread People before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. They look delicious!


Ahmed Raad
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These cookies were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Brown 256 Official
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These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute. I'm definitely making these again next year.


Jordan Darnell
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I'm not a big fan of Kahlua, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The ginger flavor was really nice.


mdsahidul660 islam
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These cookies were the perfect addition to my Christmas cookie platter. They were festive and delicious.


Doreen Nalugo
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I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They weren't as flavorful as I thought they would be.


maria Oseni
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great. I'm definitely making these again next year.


IBRAHIM HALADU UMAR
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These cookies were a little too boozy for me, but my friends loved them.


Kk Hh
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I had a lot of fun making these with my kids. They loved decorating them with all the different sprinkles.


afful Theresa
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These were so delicious! The Kahlua icing was the perfect complement to the spicy ginger flavor of the cookies.


alisha harrison
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I've been making these Kahlua Gingerbread People for years and they're always a favorite. The Kahlua icing is what really makes them special.


Bikkey Stha
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These Kahlua Gingerbread People were a hit at my holiday party! They were easy to make and turned out so cute. The Kahlua icing was the perfect finishing touch.


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