The festive season is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It’s the most wonderful time of the year🎄🍪.
It’s filled with warmth, excitement, and a sense of magic in the air.
The combination of warming spices like ginger, and cinnamon creates a cozy and comforting taste that evokes feelings of nostalgia and holiday cheer. The flavor is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Whether enjoyed on their own or with a cup of hot cocoa or spiced tea, Gingerbread Man cookies bring a unique and delicious flavor to the festive season.
Each bite is a delightful reminder of the joy and traditions associated with this special time of year.
It's a time for giving, gratitude, and spreading love and kindness.
The name "Gingerbread Man" comes from the main ingredient used to make these cookies, which is gingerbread dough. This dough is typically flavored with ginger, along with other spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. When shaped and baked, the dough forms a cookie in the shape of a little person, hence the name "Gingerbread Man." The term "gingerbread" itself refers to a type of bread or cake flavored with ginger and sweetened with honey or molasses. The gingerbread man has become a traditional and beloved symbol of holiday baking and is often associated with the festive season.
The combination of warming spices like ginger, cinnamon creates a cozy and comforting taste that evokes feelings of nostalgia and holiday cheer. The flavor is perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of spice and sweetness. Whether enjoyed on their own or with a cup of hot cocoa or spiced tea, Gingerbread Man cookies bring a unique and delicious flavor to the festive season.
Each bite is a delightful reminder of the joy and traditions associated with this special time of year.
It's a time for giving, gratitude, and spreading love and kindness.
In a medium bowl, whisk together AP flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger powder, and cinnamon powder. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the soft butter at room temperature.
Add brown sugar and salt and whisk until the butter color brightens and creamy.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together.
Add maple syrup and whip lightly until well-mixed.
Divide the dough into two equal parts, flatten it into disks, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about 3-5mm thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, it's time to decorate!
Mix powdered sugar and whites.
Whisk for 1 minute with a hand mixer to make it thick. If you drop it, it will leave a trace.
Add the coloring and mix.
Start by outlining the gingerbread men with red or green icing, and then fill in the body with the same or different colored icing. Use a toothpick or a piping bag to smooth out the icing.
While the icing is still wet, add festive decorations like sprinkles and small candies. Get creative and design Santa hats, scarves, or snowflakes on each gingerbread man. Allow the icing to set completely before serving or storing.
Servings 2
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
[about 10-12 pcs, based on 6cm cookie-cutter]
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If the cookie is small and thin, reduce the baking time, and if the cookie size is large and thick, increase the time.