Runaway Gingerbread Men
Run, run as fast as you can, but you wont catch these Runaway Gingerbread Men because your family and friends will eat them! This gingerbread cut out cookies are the perfect palette for your creative genius.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you loved making our Runaway Gingerbread Men, then you'll definitely enjoy trying these other festive Christmas recipes that are just as fun and delicious!
First up, why not try making some classic Christmas sugar cookies? These cookies are a staple during the holiday season and can be decorated with colorful royal icing and festive sprinkles. They're perfect for getting the whole family involved in the decorating process.
Next, how about baking a batch of peppermint bark brownies? These rich and fudgy brownies are layered with a creamy peppermint bark topping that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Plus, they make for a beautiful and decadent treat to serve at holiday gatherings.
Lastly, for a show-stopping dessert, try making a gingerbread house from scratch. Building and decorating a gingerbread house is a fun and creative activity that will impress your guests. You can use your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe to construct the house and then adorn it with candy canes, gumdrops, and other colorful candies.
These Christmas recipes are sure to bring joy and cheer to your holiday celebrations, just like our Runaway Gingerbread Men. Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease 3 baking trays.
- Put flour, baking soda and ginger into a medium-sized bowl. Rub together to make crumbs, then stir in the sugar.
- Add syrup and egg and mix to a smoothe dough.
- Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick and use cutter to cut out shapes.
- Press currants, M&MS, or raisins into the dough to make eyes and buttons.
- Bake for about 10-12 min until a slightly darker shade. Cool a little before lifting onto wire racks to cool completely.
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