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10 Steps To Soft, Spicy, Spectacular Gingerbread Cookies

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Tasty Toppings

You don't even have to stop at icing: try adding toppings! Sprinkles, edible glitter, candies, shredded coconut, toasted almond bits, chocolate, dried fruit — any of these will add a hint of flavor or a unique texture that can make your cookies that much more spectacular. And because gingerbread cookies aren't overly sweet, you'll find their spice-filled flavor is complimented just as nicely with sugary candies as it is with almonds or coconut.


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!