Cookies
Description
Delicious baked treats for the whole family. This "Gingerbread People" cookie recipe is perfect not only for Christmas or New Year, but can be enjoyed by adults and children alike any time of the year. These aromatic cookies can be decorated according to your imagination, using the most unexpected household items. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough. Start by combining softened butter with sugar and beat (preferably with a mixer) until light and fluffy. Add egg and honey, continue beating, gradually incorporating the flour sifted together with salt and baking soda. You can use ground ginger or freshly grated on a fine grater. Once ready, shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.
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Step 2
2. It's most convenient to use special cutters, but if you don't have them, ordinary paper templates will work. Roll out the dough, but not too thin, so that the cookies aren't too dry, and cut out the gingerbread figures.
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Step 3
3. Place the finished little figures on a baking parchment. The next step is completely creative and unpredictable – decorate the "Little Figures" cookies at home. You can use a decorative knife to outline the clothing details.
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Step 4
4. Additional decorative elements can be cut out from leftover dough. There's no need to glue them with anything; just gently press them in place.
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Step 5
5. You can use not only pre-made templates but also ordinary cookie cutters of various shapes.
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Step 6
6. If you want to create hair, you can use a garlic press. Once the decoration is complete, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. It will be ready in just 10-12 minutes. This is a simple recipe for "Little People" cookies, which can be further decorated with icing and colorful confetti.