Gingerbread Kids

Gingerbread Kids

Oh what fun it is to… make and decorate these little cuties!

Ingredients:

3 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. baking soda

1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened

1/2 c. packed light brown sugar

1 large egg

1/2 c. molasses

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, add flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt and baking soda. Whisk until combined.

2. In the large bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat 1 minute. Add molasses and apple cider vinegar and beat until smooth. Gradually beat in dry ingredient mixture. Turn out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove 1/4 of the dough first and on a floured surface use a rolling pin to roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place on baking sheet 1 inch apart.

4. Bake about 12 minutes for smaller shapes. Add more time for larger pieces. Cookies will be firm to the touch. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Apron Strings Tips: To decorate quickly and easily, melt almond bark for the frosting and use a piping bag to decorate. This frosting will harden quickly and taste great!