Description
Delightful and aromatic gingerbread ornaments perfect for holiday decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) flour
- ½ cup (145g) salt
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup (250ml) water
- 3 tbsp dark molasses
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- a few drops gingerbread oil essence
- light molding paste
- glitter
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir together the water, oil, molasses, and gingerbread oil fragrance in a measuring jug.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl and mix together with a spoon or a hand mixer until you have a smooth pliable dough.
- Gather into a ball and cover with plastic wrap to prevent from drying out.
- Divide the dough into portions and roll out between two pieces of parchment paper.
- Use festive Christmas cookie cutters to cut your ornaments, gathering any dough scraps to roll out again.
- Use letter stamps to personalize your decorations or use a toothpick to write your initials.
- Cut a hole in the ornaments using a straw if you want to use them as Christmas decorations.
- Preheat the oven to 230°F (110°C).
- Place the ornaments on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 2 hours, flipping them over halfway through.
- Turn the oven off but leave the ornaments inside until cool to dry out completely.
- File with a Microplane zester or a clean emery board if you need to refine their shape.
- Add a few drops of water to light molding paste and mix well to combine.
- Transfer to a piping bag or silicone decorating bottle fitted with a small round tip.
- Place the ornaments on parchment paper to avoid drips and mess and decorate.
- Add glitter or decorations now if using and leave the ornaments to dry for at least four hours or overnight.
- Thread with ribbon or string and hang on the tree or use them as gift tags, thread into garlands or table decor.
Notes
- These ornaments can last for a long time if stored properly.
- Consider using food-safe decorations if they will be near food items.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament