Gingerbread Man Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 cup sugar.
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1/4 cup cold water.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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3 1/2 cups flour.
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.
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1/4 teaspoon allspice.
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
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2 egg whites.
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.
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3 cups powdered sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
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Holly sprinkles for decoration.
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Piping bag with #2 tip.
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment.
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Beat butter, sugar, molasses, and egg until combined.
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Mix in cold water.
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Combine flour and spices in a separate bowl.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet.
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Roll dough on floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
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Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter.
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Bake 10 minutes.
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Cool completely.
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Mix egg whites, cream of tartar, vanilla, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Put icing in piping bag.
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Decorate cookies as desired.
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Let icing dry 1 hour before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
No need to chill dough before rolling.
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Make sure cookies are completely cool before icing.