CHRISTMAS GIFTS

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES 

These  cookies,which are easy to make and very tasty,are a lovely Christmas

gift that people can enjoy whenever the mood strikes them. 

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cups of flour   

• 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt 

• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 1 large egg 

• 1cup confectioners' sugar 

DIRECTIONS 

1. Heat oven to 350° F.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, 
cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

3. Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth.

4. Add the egg and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing 
until just incorporated. 

6. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.

7. On a floured surface, roll the dough to ¼ inch thick.

8. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.

9. Bake until firm for 10 minutes. 

10. Place confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl; gradually whisk in 1 tablespoon
water until a thick icing forms.

11. Decorate cookies as desired and let set.

12. Store in an container at room temperature.