Gingerbread man cookies
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Make: 1½ cup
Ingredients:
1½ tbsp meringue powder (refer to note 1 and photo above)
2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar
3 tbsp warm waterMethods:
- Beat all ingredients until icing forms peaks (about 8-10 minutes).
- Adjust the consistency if needed. If it’s too runny, add more sugars. If it’s too hard, add more water. Add colouring and mix well. Transfer icing to a piping bag with a small tip, decorate as desired. Keep the icing covered or else it will dry out.
Notes:
- I use Wilton brand which is available in local baking ingredient supply shop. Meringue powder is made from dehydrated egg whites, sugar, gum, corn starch and an array of stabilizers and flavoring agents. For further info, please read these links (buzzle and wisegeek).
- Instead of making the royal icing, you can buy the ready-made icing ie Wilton decorative icing tube (as shown in photo above).
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They are really cute… even I don’t fancy much of ginger bread. But, it really makes the coming Xmas more merry! Have a Merry Christmas my dear friend!
Alice: Before that, I’m not a big fan for ginger cookies. But now, after making this batch, I change my mind now. These cookies really taste delicious!! You got to give it a try when you’re free. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
I feel so Christmas now…. Love your gingerbread man, so cute!!!!
Joanne (CP): Me too!! Eating festive cookies and listening to Christmas songs every day!!
Wah nice! I’m not much of a gingerbread fan, but like to look at the creative ways ppl do to make and decorate the gingerbread stuff.
IAFTM: Thanks!! Glad you like it!
WOW! LK, everybody is already in Christmas mood now
Your gingerbread man looks cute.
X’mas
Anncoo: Yeah, counting down to Christmas now! Thanks and merry christmas to you!!
The gingerbread man is cute, and your boy is even cuter.
Wishing you and your family an advance Merry Christmas!
Little Inbox: Thanks for the compliment on my son!! Merry Christmas to you and your family too!!
I still haven’t baked the gingerbread men…should really start now. Yours look so pretty!
Angie: Thanks!! Yeah, better start now. Only 10 days left.
Everytime I see gingerbread man…..reminds me of the one in Shrek….he he he!
Peteformation: Oh really? Hehehe!
I’m so glad to hear you guys recovered in time to make these! They are super adorable!
Joanne: Thanks!! Yeah, just in time! Hehehe!
OMGOSH these look incredibly cute!
Hannah: Thanks for your wonderful compliment!
Your son looks so satisfied here. Great photo!
Evelyn Ng: Thanks for your wonderful compliment!
the gingerbread man and your son have one thing in common …..–cute!!!What a great way for bonding too. Happy Christmas!
Ladyhomechef: Thanks for your lovely comments! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas too!
So cute and so festive! I probably go bake some cookies today. Thanks for the push!
This is very festive looking! Very pretty and cute!
Lee Mei (MCH) : Thanks for your sweet compliments!!
So cute! Suddenly, this reminds me of Chinese ginseng – it will run away! Cos the cookies are so alive.
Tigerfish: I never know Chinese ginseng can run away too! Interesting!
These little guys are too cute! I’m sure you and your son both had a great time making these!
Peggy: Thanks! Yes, it’s a great bonding for us.
I can feel the Christmas mood right away…
but … it’s seem abit work to come out with this gingerbread man , & ur hard work is worth .
Anggie: Yes, I’m counting down now. Thanks! Your gingerbread men look great too!
They are so so cute LK! Love it! When I make shaped cookies or use any other kind of dough that requires rolling out, moulding etc., I always have the air-conditioning on in my dining room (which is connected to my open kitchen). Singapore weather is CRAZY for handling dough…
Have a very blessed Christmas!
Clare: Thanks! Yes, the weather here is really flaming hot in the afternoon! Merry Xmas and happy holidays to you!
Hi you cookies look lovely, I am tempted to try out your receipe but will need some advice on where to get the mixed spices in your ingredients list. thanks in advance
Clarice: Thanks!! You can get mixed spices from any local baking supplies shops such as Phoon Huat and Sun Lik Trading. Happy trying!