Gingerbread Folk

Gingerbread Folk
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    15 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Capture the spirit of the season with these delightful Gingerbread Folk! These warmly spiced cookies are perfect for decorating and sharing, bringing joy to every bite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    29 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    137 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets with melted butter using a pastry brush. (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. (10 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, and baking soda. Add the melted butter mixture and egg. (5 minutes)

04

Step
35 mins

Mix until a dough forms. Knead briefly into a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (35 minutes)

05

Step
10 mins

Lightly flour a clean, flat surface and a rolling pin. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out gingerbread shapes. (10 minutes)

06

Step
10 mins

Carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets. Gather any leftover dough, reroll, and cut out more shapes. Press currants into the dough for eyes and buttons. (10 minutes)

07

Step
15 mins

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

08

Step
5 mins

To Make Icing: Sift the confectioners' sugar into a bowl. Gradually add water, a teaspoon at a time, until a thick, smooth paste forms. (5 minutes)

09

Step
10 mins

Divide the icing into small bowls and add food coloring to each bowl, creating different colors. Fill pastry bags with the icing. (10 minutes)

10

Step
20 mins

Decorate the cooled gingerbread folk with the colored icing, creating clothes and other details. Let the icing set completely before serving. (20 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar.
If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Store decorated gingerbread folk in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Kendrick Haag

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.6/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Eladio Keebler

    The dough was a little crumbly for me, but adding a touch more honey helped.

  • Edwina Ruecker

    My kids loved decorating these! The recipe was easy to follow.

  • Tianna Weber

    The cookies came out perfectly! I especially liked the hint about dark brown sugar, it really enhanced the flavor.

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