Gingerbread People Cookies

Bring the festive spirit to your kitchen with our Gingerbread People Cookies! These vegetarian treats are a classic American holiday favorite, featuring a warm blend of ginger and sweetness that appeals to all ages. Perfect for decorating with icing, these cookies are a fun activity for families and a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.

With potential allergens including eggs, wheat, and dairy, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as snacks, gifts, or festive decorations. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, you can create these treats while benefiting from our convenient shopping list feature, ensuring the lowest cost per serving.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 15

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Overview

These delightful gingerbread cookies are perfect for the holiday season. With a hint of ginger and a touch of sweetness, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Decorate them with icing to bring your gingerbread people to life!

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Wheat, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 1 Whole egg
• 0.25 Cups (c) honey
• 0.875 Cups (c) brown sugar, packed
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 Cups (c) butter, melted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 3 Cups (c) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.25 Cups (c) currants, dried
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) water, divided
• 1.5 Cups (c) confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 Drops red food coloring

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use a pastry brush to apply the melted butter to grease the baking sheets.
2. In a saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Stir over low heat until the mixture is melted.
3. In a mixing bowl, add the sifted flour, ground ginger, and baking soda.
4. Add the melted mixture from the saucepan and the egg to the dry ingredients.
5. Mix everything together and knead into a ball. Chill the dough in a plastic bag for 30 minutes.
6. Sprinkle flour on a flat surface and a rolling pin. Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out shapes. Place cookies on the baking sheet, press currants into the dough for eyes and buttons, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
7. For the icing, sift the confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Gradually add the divided water to make a thick paste. Divide the icing into small bowls, adding a few drops of food coloring to each. Fill pastry bags with the icing and decorate the cookies as desired.

Enjoy these festive and fun gingerbread cookies with your loved ones!