Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are one of my favorite holiday time cookies. They are quite different from regular cookies in flavor and texture. I like the spices added to these cookies which are quite spicy but tasty at the same time. Kids love it because of its decorations. It is a great recipe to celebrate the occasion with friends and family.
Prep time:1 hr 20 min
cook time:10 to 15 min
Total time:1 hr 40 min
Serving size:7 to 9

Ingredients:
Flour:1 1/2 cup
brown sugar:/2
butter:1/2 of 3/4 cup
cinnamon powder:1/2 tsp
ginger powder:1 tsp
nutmeg powder:1/4 tsp
vanilla essence:1/2 tsp
Large egg:1
Baking powder:1/2 tsp

For the Glaze:
Confectioner sugar: 1 cup
Butter:2 tbsp
Heavy cream:1 tbsp
Vanilla essence: 1tsp

Instructions:

1. For this recipe, the mixture will form the consistency of a dough. So change the hook of the electric mixer to the dough hook. Sift the dry ingredients together In a medium bowl. Mix sugar and butter using an electric mixer for about 5 minutes. Add egg and the dry ingredients and again mix for about 5 minutes.
2. Remove the dough from the electric mixer gently and divide it into two parts, wrapping in two plastic food wraps. Let it sit in the refrigerator for about an hour.

3.Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Roll the dough on a floured surface keeping a half-inch thick. Using a gingerbread cookie cutter, cut the dough accordingly.

4. Place the cut cookies on a greased cookie sheet and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes. Once the cookies are slightly golden brown remove it from the oven and let it cool.
   Glaze:
   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the confectioner sugar, heavy cream, vanilla essence for 5 minutes. Now comes the fun part. Using a piping bag decorate all the cookies. Enjoy!