Gingerbread Sailors and Mermaids |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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You can find mermaid cutters , and gingerbread boys from . Decorate with icing, sprinkles, and dragées for a sweet and spicy coastal treat! Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups butter |
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar |
1/2 cup honey or molasses |
1 large egg |
4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger |
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
candy decorations and sprinkles (optional) |
Directions:
1. Beat first 2 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixture until fluffy. Beat in honey and egg.
2. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until blended.
3. Shape dough into 2 flat disks. Cover with plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour or until firm.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick aluminum foil. Roll out dough, 1 section at a time, to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out gingerbread shapes with cookie cutters. Re-roll trimmed-off dough to make additional cookies. Place 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
5. Bake cookies, in batches, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6. Decorate cookies with Royal Icing or prepared frosting in a tube, and candy and sprinkles, if desired. Let icing harden at least 1 hour.
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