Decorated gingerbread men

Recipe by 750g

Soft gingerbread cookies flavored with Christmas spices, decorated with a lemon royal icing. Perfect for the holidays, to make with children.

EasyFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h
Prep
1h 10m
Cook
16m
Cleanup
2h 26m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$3.00
Per serving:$0.38

Critical Success Points

  • Rest the dough in the refrigerator (30 min)
  • Do not overbake the cookies (10 min at 160°C)
  • Royal icing consistency (neither too runny nor too thick)

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven (160°C).
  • Allow the cookies to cool before decorating to avoid burns.
  • Use fresh eggs or pasteurized egg whites for the icing.

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