GINGERBREAD BOYS AND GIRLS
These cookies are formed by cookie cutters. By using a toothpick to make a hole in the top of the cookie, you can hang them on the tree. You can also make paint out of egg yolks, and food coloring to make them more colorful--use as much food coloring as needed to create desired hue. My girls and I would spend hours making these cookies each Christmas so we could hang them on the tree.
Provided by Cindy B.
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix shortening, brown sugar, and molasses thoroughly. Stir in 2/3 cup water. Blend flour, soda, salt, and spices; stir into molasses mixture. Chill for about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with boy and girl cookie cutters.
- Make egg yolk paint by blending egg yolks and 1/2 teaspoon water. Divide the yolk among a few small bowls, and add food coloring to each cup for desired color. Paint the clothes and decorations on the cookies as desired. Carefully transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a toothpick, make a hole in the top of each cookie. Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose, mouth. Use bits of candied cherries for coat buttons, and strips of citron for ties.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then carefully remove from baking sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.8 calories, Carbohydrate 113 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 428.4 mg, Sugar 46.9 g
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Jason Gibson
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the best! They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making them again.
Denatalie Simmons
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the gingerbread cookies came out too dry. I think I might have overbaked them.
Kentley
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Angel Medina
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. I've used it to make gingerbread men, women, stars, and even trees. They're always delicious and look great on a holiday platter.
Arab “Akrem” Akram
[email protected]I've been making these gingerbread cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always come out perfect.
Naomi Azubike
[email protected]These gingerbread boys and girls turned out so cute and festive! They were a hit with my family and friends.