"I made gingerbread cookies for years before realizing my gingerbread-man cutter becomes a reindeer when turned upside down. Theyâ??re super crispy and fun! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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3/4 cup molasses
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3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground allspice
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ROYAL ICING:
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons water
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4 teaspoons meringue powder
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 to 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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1 to 2 tablespoons Red Hots