GINGERBREAD PEOPLE
These soft, chewy cookies are favorites of my grandchildren. They love helping me decorate them. -Joan Truax, Pittsboro, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGERBREAD PEOPLE FROM JELL-O
These cute little gingerbread people with butterscotch pudding in the dough make great tree decorations--and delicious snacks too!
Provided by JELL-O
Categories JELL-O Holiday
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, dry pudding mix and egg in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into gingerbread shapes with 4-inch cookie cutter, re-rolling trimmings. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Use straw to make hole near top of each cutout.
- Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Insert ribbon through holes to hang cookies on tree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 194.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GINGERBREAD PEOPLE FROM JELL-O
These cute little gingerbread people with butterscotch pudding in the dough make great tree decorations--and delicious snacks too!
Provided by JELL-O
Categories JELL-O Holiday
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, dry pudding mix and egg in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into gingerbread shapes with 4-inch cookie cutter, re-rolling trimmings. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Use straw to make hole near top of each cutout.
- Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Insert ribbon through holes to hang cookies on tree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 194.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GINGERBREAD PEOPLE FROM JELL-O
These cute little gingerbread people with butterscotch pudding in the dough make great tree decorations--and delicious snacks too!
Provided by JELL-O
Categories JELL-O Holiday
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat butter, sugar, dry pudding mix and egg in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Mix remaining ingredients. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into gingerbread shapes with 4-inch cookie cutter, re-rolling trimmings. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Use straw to make hole near top of each cutout.
- Bake 10 to 12 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Insert ribbon through holes to hang cookies on tree.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 194.9 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
GINGERBREAD PEOPLE
Every child in the neighborhood has requested this recipe for their Mom. I haven't found a recipe that compares!
Provided by cdagirl
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and allspice; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1/2 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until icing is stiff. Add food coloring if desired and pipe onto cooled cookies. This icing can also be used as a glue to affix candy decorations.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
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