BUTTERSCOTCH GINGERBREAD MEN
The addition of butterscotch pudding makes these a little different than most gingerbread cutout recipes. The recipe comes from my mother-in-law's files.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and pudding mix until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 5-in. gingerbread man cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In another small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Decorate cookies with frosting as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BUTTERSCOTCH GINGERBREAD MEN
Categories Ginger
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter,brown sugar, and pudding mix. Beat in egg. In a separate bowl combine the flour, ginger, baking soda,and cinnamon,and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate over night. (I have never refrigerated and they turn out just fine. Dough might be easier to work with if cold however! ) On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8inch thickness. cut with Gingerbread cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place one inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove with spatula to wire racks for cooling. yields 1and 1/2 dozen when using 5 inch gingerbread man cookie cutter. In another small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar and milk , mix until smooth and decorate as desired. Regular store bought icings of all colors and sugar sprinkles work very well also.
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