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Gingerbread Cookies have become a holiday tradition in our family. I think some of us might not even love the taste, but they're just so cute... How can you not love them?!


Over the years, as the kids' tastes matured, we've decided we prefer the most bang for the buck: Double the ginger, and bring on the cayenne! The extra spice compliments the zippy ginger quite well.


This recipe is flexible; You can forgo the allspice, and dried ginger powder can be substituted for fresh, but in half the quantity. Have fun with the decorations, using your own personal favorites, but note: Raisins seem too dry, and become over-done in the baking process. You may want to skip them!






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Gingerbread Cookies are a family tradition in our house. Generations of kids have enjoyed the process of decorating, made easier by using fruits and nuts instead of the usual frosting (and its typically challenging application). We get creative input from cookie-bakers of all ages. A healthy dose of fresh ginger, plus a few extra (optional) spices really add zip to these cookies! Makes approx. 15 cookies.


Ingredients:

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 TBS. (or more) fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • OPTIONAL: 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • Cashew pieces (for smiles)
  • Dates and sweetened dried pineapple (for hair)
  • Pecans, almonds, and chocolate chips (for misc.)



Cream in mixer, several minutes on high: > 1 stick butter > 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

Add the following, beating just until blended: > 1/2 c. molasses > 1/4 c. water > 2 1/2 c. flour > 1/2 tsp. salt > 1/2 tsp. baking soda > 1 TBS. (or more) fresh grated ginger > 1/2 tsp. nutmeg > 1/4 tsp. allspice > OPTIONAL: 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Refrigerate dough several hours, or longer. (Dough will keep in refrigerator for several weeks, wrapped in plastic.) Roll dough out to 1/4" thickness (easily accomplished rolling it between 2 pieces of plastic wrap, floured some as needed). Cut into gingerbread people.

Decorate cookies before baking, using the following, or your own creations: > Cashew pieces (for smiles) > Dates & sweetened dried pineapple (for hair) > Pecans, almonds, and chocolate chips (for misc.)

Bake cookies at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 min.







 
 



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