Gingerbread People

Gingerbread People
Gingerbread People might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 36. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 142 calories, 1g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. It is perfect for Christmas. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up ground cinnamon, butter, confectioners' sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Beat in the egg.
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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.
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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.
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4
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
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Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
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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.
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To make the frosting, whip egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until icing is stiff.
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Add food coloring if desired and pipe onto cooled cookies. This icing can also be used as a glue to affix candy decorations.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 30 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
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