Home Alone Gingerbread Cookies

The 1990’s film “Home Alone,” directed by Chris Columbus, has earned its place as a holiday classic. The story follows the misadventures of a young boy, Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation over the Christmas holiday. Kevin, played by Macaulay Culkin, finds himself alone at home and he must defend his house from two burglars using a series of clever booby traps. His wit, charm and mischievous yet endearing nature, make Kevin a character that audiences adore. Home Alone Brilliantly captures the essence of childhood mischief and the magic of the holiday season.

What better way to tribute this holiday classic, than with a batch of these delectable Home Alone Gingerbread cookies. Perfect as a gift for friends or anyone on your list, and they are sure to bring a smile to their faces. Alternatively, they are a scrumptious treat to enjoy with your kiddos as you settle in to watch your annual Home Alone marathon movie night. So lock up, snuggle in, eat some popcorn and jump on the bed, go easy on the Pepsi, and order some pizza and be sure to tell the delivery guy to “keep the change, ya filthy animal”!

Home Alone Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe by jackiedsilvaCourse: Dessert, FoodDifficulty: Medium

Servings

12

servings

Cooking time

14

minutes

Are you home alone for the holidays? Well, you’re not alone. Well you ARE alone but you know what I mean! Why not bake up a batch of these adorable, scrumptious Home Alone Gingerbread Cookies to enjoy while watching Home Alone, alone. They’re sure to bring some holiday cheer and maybe even a few visitors too.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 Cups All-purpose Flour

• 1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda

• 3/4 Tsp. Salt

• 2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

• 2 Tsp. Ground Ginger

• 3/4 Tsp. Ground Cloves

• 1/2 Tsp. Freshly Grated Nutmeg

• 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Unsalted Butter (Room Temperature)

• 1/2 Cup Packed Dark Brown Sugar

• 1 Large Egg

• 3/4 Cups Molasses

• White Fondant

• Fine-tipped Edible Markers (various colors)

• Food Color (various colors)

Directions

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
• In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses, and mix until combined.
• Add flour mixture and mix on low until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
• Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• On a generously floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Using cookies cutters, cut out desired shapes. Bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway through. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool
• Roll Fondant to desired thickness. Invert and trace images of characters (I found mine on Google) onto parchment paper using an edible transfer pencil and roll onto fondant, or use a mini projector to trace the image directly onto the fondant. Add color with edible markers and/or food color using a food safe, fine-tipped paint brush.

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