Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Men Recipe ๐ช
Description: Delight in these soft and flavorful gingerbread cookies that offer a twist on the traditional recipe by incorporating butterscotch pudding mix for a unique taste. These Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Men are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion, especially during the festive Christmas season. They pair wonderfully with a light lemony decorating icing, adding a refreshing citrusy touch to each bite.
- Recipe Category: Dessert ๐ฐ
- Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Kid Friendly, Winter, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 99.9
- Fat Content: 3.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.2mg
- Sodium Content: 46.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 11.9g
- Protein Content: 0.9g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Brown sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Butterscotch pudding mix | 1 pack (3.4 oz) |
| Egg | 1 |
| Flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking soda | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground ginger | 1 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 tsp |
| Powdered sugar | 2 cups |
| Water | 2 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Cream Butter, Brown Sugar, and Pudding Mix: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and butterscotch pudding mix until smooth and well combined.
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Add Egg: Add the egg to the mixture and beat well until fully incorporated.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
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Mix Dry Ingredients with Creamed Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Chill the dough in the refrigerator.
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Roll Out Dough: Roll out a portion of the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness.
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Cut Out Cookies: Use a 4-inch gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled dough.
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Bake: Place the cut-out cookies on ungreased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350ยฐF oven for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Icing: In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, lemonade concentrate, and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency.
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Frost and Decorate: Frost the cooled cookies with the prepared icing using a pastry tube or knife. Add decorative candies if desired for a festive touch.
Enjoy these delightful Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Men with your loved ones, and watch as they disappear with each bite! These cookies are perfect for sharing during holiday gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of the year. ๐
