Halloween Gingerbread Cookies
After just one bite I have the feeling these will become a new Halloween tradition for you. Not only are they such a cute Halloween cookie, but they are an intensely delicious treat too (every time I make them I think I eat half the batch myself!). They have an abundance of warm ginger (which can be toned down for little kids and cut in half if preferred), and the deeply flavored, thick molasses keeps them soft for days. And that crisp bright icing is the perfect contrast and finish. Forget trick-or-treat candy—this is the new highlight of the season. And if you do have kids at home let them help decorate they’ll have a blast! Decorate skeleton gingerbread Halloween cookies as part of a Halloween class party activity, family Halloween party treat, or take them to a Halloween party to make a seriously spooky impression.
Special Equipment Needed for Halloween Gingerbread Men
You’ll need the kitchen standards here such as an electric mixer, rolling pin, cookie sheets, parchment paper, a kitchen scale or measuring cups. Then also:
Black edible food marker: I tested two different brands and preferred the Wilton edible markers. A piping bag for the icing. Small plain round tip such as #3 or #4 size. Gingerbread cookie cutter.
Skeleton Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Ingredients
Scroll below for full recipe with ingredient amounts.
All-purpose flour (I use unbleached but bleached is fine too) Spices: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves Leaveners: Baking powder and baking soda Salt Brown sugar: I’ve used light and dark successfully in this recipe) Unsalted butter: Salted butter can be used just omit salt from the recipe Egg yolk Vanilla extract Unsulphured molasses: Don’t use blackstrap molasses Milk Meringue powder: This is a mixture mainly of dried powdered egg whites. It helps the icing fluff up and stiffen better. You may likely find it cheaper locally at a kitchen food supply store. Powdered sugar Edible black food marker
How to Make Skeleton Gingerbread Halloween Cookies
Here is a summary of the steps to make them:
Helpful Tips
If possible, use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for the most accuracy. If not be sure to measure flour using scoop and level method as noted. Don’t skip the chilling step in the freezer. This is essential to keep the cookies from spreading too much. Let icing harden completely or you won’t be able to draw the faces on. Otherwise, it will just crack and run.
How to Store Cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container. Gingerbread cookies keep will at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or freeze up to 3 months. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months as well (wrapped airtight tight to prevent freezer burn).
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