Introduction
Get ready to bring a taste of festive cheer with these delightful gingerbread baubles. Perfect for decorating your holiday table or gifting to friends and family, these treats are not only visually appealing but also deliciously spiced. Make your celebrations sweeter with this fun and creative recipe that the whole family can enjoy.
Detailed Ingredients with measures
– 500g of flour
– 250g of honey
– 250g of brown sugar
– 200g of butter
– 2 eggs
– 1 tablespoon of baking soda
– 2 tablespoons of ground ginger
– 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
– A pinch of salt
– 200g of icing sugar (for decoration)
– Colored sprinkles or edible glitter (for decoration)
Prep Time
The preparation time for these gingerbread baubles takes approximately 30 minutes, allowing you to mix the ingredients and shape the dough.
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
– Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
– Total Time: About 40-45 minutes
– Yield: 20-25 gingerbread baubles
Detailed Directions and Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Start by combining honey, sugar, and butter in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat until the ingredients are fully melted and combined. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Make sure the dry ingredients are well combined.
Step 3: Combine Mixtures
Once the honey mixture has cooled, add it to the dry ingredients. Knead the dough until it is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4: Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
Step 5: Roll Out the Dough
After chilling, take the dough out and roll it out to a thickness of about 0.5 cm. Use various round cookie cutters to create shapes for the ornaments.
Step 6: Bake the Cookies
Place the cut-out shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 8: Decorate the Ornaments
Once cooled, you can decorate the cookies using icing or edible decorations as desired.
Step 9: Assemble the Ornaments
Use a small drill or a skewer to pierce a hole at the top of each ornament. Thread a ribbon through each hole to hang.
Step 10: Store or Hang
Your gingerbread ornaments are now ready! You can hang them on a Christmas tree or store them in a container for later use.
Notes
Storage Tips
These ornaments can be stored in an airtight container for several weeks.
Customization Ideas
Feel free to experiment with different spices and decorations based on your preferences.
Safety Note
If the ornaments are for decoration only, ensure that any icing or decorations used are non-toxic.
