This festive season, we're excited to invite our guests to create holiday magic right in their home away from home. ??? Imagine the joy of baking and decorating Christmas cookies in our fully-equipped WaterWalk Extended Stay kitchens!?
Gingerbread Cookie Recipe?
- 3 cups all-purpose flour?
- 1 tsp baking soda?
- 1/4 tsp salt?
- 1 tbsp ground ginger?
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon?
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves?
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened?
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed?
- 1 large egg?
- 1/2 cup molasses?
- 1 tsp vanilla extract?
- 1 cup of M&Ms?
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar?
- 3-4 tbsp milk?
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract?
- Green food coloring?
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven in your WaterWalk kitchen to 350°F (175°C). This temperature ensures a perfect bake for gingerbread cookies.?
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.?
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a larger bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Use a mixer for best results.?
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.?
- Incorporate Dry Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until smooth.?
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic and chill for at least one hour. This makes it easier to handle.?
- Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into various sizes of stars or tree shapes for layering.?
- Baking: Place cookies on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until firm. Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.?
- Prepare Icing: Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add green food coloring to achieve a tree-like color.?
- Assemble Trees: Once cookies are cool, layer them from largest to smallest, using icing to stick them together. Finish with a dot of icing on top.?
Enjoy your delightful Gingerbread Cookies, a perfect holiday treat to make and savor in your WaterWalk Extended Stay kitchen! ?????
