Chinese Five Spice Gingerbread Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Lemon, zest

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/3 cup Molasses

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 2/3 tbsp Chinese five spice
  • 1 lb Confectioners' sugar
  • 3 cups Flour
  • 3 tbsp Meringue, powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla

• Dairy

  • 6 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 2 tbsp Milk

• Liquids

  • 3 tbsp Water

Found on hermodernkitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• *For the Cookies*
• 3 cups flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Chinese Five Spice
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• *For the Royal Icing*
• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1lb confectioners sugar
• 3-4 tablespoons lukewarm water

Directions

• In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt and Chinese Five Spice and set aside
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy
• Add in the brown sugar and cream for 2 minutes
• Scarpe the sides and add in the egg, molasses, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest
• In 3 additions, add in the dry ingredients followed by the 2 tablespoons of milk
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured countertop and form it into a flat disc
• Tightly wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours
• To bake, preheat the oven to 375* and line your baking sheets with parchment or silicon mats
• Section the dough into four pieces and roll each section to ¼ inch thickness
• Using cookie cutter, create shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets, 1-2 inches apart
• Bake for 9-10 minutes
• Remove from oven and cool completely before decorating
• To prepare the frosting, in a large mixing bowl beat together the confectioners sugar and meringue powder. Slowly drizzle in 3-4 tablespoons of lukewarm water until the desired consistency is reached.
• Place the frosting in a piping bag with a small tip and decorate the cookies.
• Let the frosting set completely before storing the cookies.