Reindeer Gingersnaps

Reindeer Gingersnaps
For 13 cents per serving, this recipe covers 0% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 45. One portion of this dish contains about 0g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 70 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and fodmap friendly diet. Head to the store and pick up meringue powder, ready-to-spread fluffy frosting, water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
Prepare gingerbread dough according to package instructions for gingersnap cookies.
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Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, and cut into 3 1/2-inch ovals, using an egg-shaped or oval cookie cutter.
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Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Remove to wire racks, and let cool 30 minutes.
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Stir together meringue powder and 1/2 tsp. hot water until combined; stir in frosting. Spoon frosting mixture into a zip-top plastic freezer bag; snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole. Pipe 1 dot of frosting mixture at top of 1 cookie; press straight ends of 2 candy canes into piped dot to form antlers. Pipe 2 dots in center of cookie; press 1 licorice candy in each dot to form eyes. Pipe 1 dot at bottom of cookie; press 1 cherry candy in dot to form a nose. Repeat procedure with remaining cookies, frosting mixture, and candies.
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Let stand 24 hours to dry, if desired.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Betty Crocker Gingerbread Cake & Cookie
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Mix and Betty Crocker Fluffy White Whipped Frosting.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In55 m.
Servings45
Health Score0
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