Giant Gingerbread Kids Recipe 🍪
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 24 minutes
Servings: 6-11 cookies
Calories: 487.5 per serving
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, < 30 Mins, Easy
Description:
Indulge in the delightful tradition of baking gingerbread cookies, but with a twist – make them giant-sized! These Giant Gingerbread Kids are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to whip up. Perfect for a fun family baking activity or as a treat for a special occasion, these cookies are sure to bring joy to both young and old alike. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Raisins (for decoration)
- Currants (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, shortening, dark molasses, and water using a mixer on low speed until well blended. |
| 2 | Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the mixture for 1 minute until smooth and creamy. |
| 3 | Stir in the salt, ground ginger, baking soda, ground allspice, and all-purpose flour until the dough comes together. If desired, you can also add currants for extra flavor. |
| 4 | Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 1 to 2 hours until chilled. This will make it easier to roll out and cut into shapes. |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 6 | Lightly sprinkle a clean, cloth-covered surface with flour. Transfer the chilled dough onto the floured surface. |
| 7 | Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch using a rolling pin. |
| 8 | Using a gingerbread kid cutter, cut out the cookie shapes from the rolled dough. You can choose a size between 5 to 8 inches, depending on your preference. |
| 9 | Carefully lift the cut-out cookies using a large spatula and transfer them onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving some space between each cookie. |
| 10 | Decorate the cookies with raisins to create eyes, buttons, and other features of the gingerbread kids. Be creative and have fun with the decorations! |
| 11 | Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are set and slightly firm to the touch. |
| 12 | Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 3 minutes. Then, using a spatula, carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 13 | Once cooled, you can further decorate the cookies with frosting if desired. Let your imagination run wild and add colorful frosting to give each gingerbread kid its own unique personality. |
| 14 | Enjoy your adorable Giant Gingerbread Kids with a glass of milk or cup of hot cocoa. These festive treats are perfect for sharing with loved ones during the holiday season or any time you crave a little sweetness! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 487.5
- Total Fat: 17.6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 407.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 77.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 32.4g
- Protein: 5.4g
Tips:
- For a softer texture, bake the cookies for the shorter time range (8 minutes). If you prefer a slightly crunchier texture, bake them for the full 10 minutes.
- To prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin or surface, periodically sprinkle a little more flour as needed during the rolling process.
- Get creative with your decorations! Aside from raisins, you can also use icing, sprinkles, or candy pieces to adorn your gingerbread kids.
- If you don’t have a gingerbread kid cutter, feel free to use other holiday-themed cookie cutters or even simple shapes like circles or hearts.
Conclusion:
These Giant Gingerbread Kids are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes! With their charming appearance and delicious flavor, they are sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the baking fun begin! Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because, these cookies are bound to bring smiles and warm hearts. Enjoy every sweet bite of these delightful creations! 🎄✨
