Looking for a fun plan to do at home with kids? You've come to the right post because not only will you have fun, but we guarantee you'll be licking your fingers! Today we suggest making a very, very special recipe: gingerbread cookies! Christmassy, simple, delicious, and charming. Shall we get to it? Put on your aprons, wash your hands well, and get ready to enjoy. This type of activity helps little ones with manual work, boosts imagination, and strengthens collaborative work. Take note and make these cookies a tradition for the holidays. What will you need?
INGREDIENTS:
- 500 gr. of flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or nutmeg
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- 225 gr. of butter
- 200 gr. of brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 170 gr. of honey
PREPARATION OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES
In one bowl, mix all the dry ingredients, and in another, beat the sugar with the butter until creamy. Add the honey and egg and mix everything well, then add all the dry ingredients. Now, it's time to roll up your sleeves... knead and knead! The result will be a homogeneous and slightly sticky dough. When it's ready, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rest for at least two hours.
Now the most creative part begins. Grab rolling pins, bottles, or glass jars and roll out the dough on parchment paper. Then, put it in the freezer for 10 minutes to make it easier to shape. Afterward, take cookie cutters and make your favorite shapes: from the typical gingerbread men to hearts, stars, or Christmas ornaments. Preheat and bake at 180º; the time will depend on the thickness of the cookies.
Ready to cook? Let the fun begin!
