Description
Bring your favorite cookie character to life with these GingerBrave Cookies! These spicy-sweet gingerbread cookies are perfectly shaped and decorated to look just like the classic video game icon — complete with icing details and that trademark brave smile. Perfect for holiday baking, parties, or themed treats!
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For Royal Icing (Decorating):
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 3–4 tablespoons water
- Gel food coloring (white, red, blue)
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light. Add molasses and egg, and mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet until a dough forms. Divide, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
- Use a gingerbread man cutter to cut shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 8–10 minutes. Cool completely before decorating.
- Decorate:
- Mix royal icing ingredients until smooth and thick. Divide and color icing as needed.
- Pipe on eyes, smile, icing squiggles for arms/legs, and red buttons to create the GingerBrave look. Let set.
Notes
- Chill the dough well before rolling for sharp edges.
- Use edible markers or a toothpick for fine details.
- Cookies stay fresh up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
