Description
These gingerbread men cookies use honey instead of molasses for a unique twist on a holiday classic. A simple glaze adds a festive touch.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz (350 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (115 g) butter
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cups (120 ml) honey
- 4 oz (115 g) powdered sugar
- 4 tsp milk
- food coloring
Instructions
- Sift flour with baking soda and spices. Add orange zest, softened butter, honey, and eggs. Knead into a dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Roll out the dough onto a lightly floured surface or between two sheets of baking paper and cut out using cookie cutters.
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Bake for around 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar with milk and add food coloring.
- Pipe glaze onto cookies using a piping bag with a slightly cut top.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- To prevent sticking, use parchment paper on your baking sheet.
- Leftover glaze can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20