Gingerbread 3d Cookies 4 Ways Recipe By Tasty

GINGERBREAD 3D COOKIES 4 WAYS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice until smooth.
• Whisk in the egg until combined.
• Fold in the baking powder, baking soda, and half of the flour.
• Add the rest of the flour until dough comes together.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Roll out the dough to ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut into the desired shape using small knife.
• Take the extra dough and roll out again to ¼-inch (6 mm) thickness. Continue to cut shapes until dough is used. If dough gets too soft, transfer to fridge before rolling out.
• Transfer shapes to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the cookies to a baking rack and cool completely.
• Equally divide the powdered sugar in three bowls.
• Add two tablespoons of milk to each and whisk until smooth. If too runny add more powdered sugar, if too thick add more milk.
• Add red food coloring to one bowl and green to the other.
• Transfer icings to three different piping bags with a thin tip.
• Decorate the cookies and allow to set before assembling.
• Fit the cookie pieces into each other to allow the cookies to stand.
• Enjoy!