GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES 🍪
*This is a complement to our meal product offering. You are welcome to browse these recipes on our website (instead of printing them), try them out, and let us know how they go. We will not be sending printed materials.*
Who doesn't want a little gingerbread cookie at Christmas time? This recipe, a favorite with my kids, is perfect: sugar-free but super tasty!
Ingredients :
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup baby cereal
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup date puree
- 1/2 tsp natural vanilla essence
Preparation :
- Mix the flour and cereals with the spices, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Mix the softened butter, egg, date puree and vanilla, then gradually add the dry ingredients.
- Make a large ball with the mixture, then wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Using a character-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the dough into snowmen. Place the snowmen on one or two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake each sheet in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes.
This recipe can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.
DME Specifications:
This recipe is suitable for children from 6 months old.
*Be careful with the egg allergen which must be introduced beforehand.
ALTERNATIVES 👇🏼
To turn this recipe into a treat you can enjoy without baby, you can add ½ cup of molasses and 1/3 cup of brown sugar to the mix!