GINGERBREAD SNOWFLAKES
Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme get-together. I save these crunchy treats to enjoy on the way home from our Christmas tree outing. -Shelly Rynearson, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and water. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a tip; pipe frosting onto cookies in desired designs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Carolyn Edwards
[email protected]These snowflakes are so easy to make and they're so cute! I'm definitely going to make them again.
Alom Pk
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with these snowflakes. The gingerbread was a bit dry and the icing was too sweet.
funny Mysterious KSA
[email protected]These snowflakes are delicious! The gingerbread is soft and flavorful, and the icing is the perfect sweetness.
mohabatullah mohabat
[email protected]I've made these gingerbread snowflakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.
sio 685
[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 so pretty.