This gingerbread boy looks like he’s ready for outside play, thanks to the piped on scarf and earmuffs. This cookie is great to serve after a night of holiday caroling. Cookies make great homemade gifts. Place in a Wilton Party Bag and add a gift tag for your babysitter, newspaper boy, bus driver and everyone on your gift-giving list.
Prepare cookie dough according to recipe and roll out 1/8 in. thick. Cut using gingerbread cookie cutter from set. Bake and cool completely.
Prepare royal icing according to recipe. Tint portions brown, green* and red; reserve some white.
Use tip 3 and full-strength brown icing to outline cookie. Use tip 2 and thinned brown icing to fill in cookie. Let dry overnight.
Use tip 2 and full-strength white icing to outline eyes, mouth and cuffs. Also, use to pipe dot nose and buttons.
Use tip 3 and full-strength green icing to pipe scarf.
Use tip 3 and full-strength red icing to pipe earmuffs. Smooth with finger dipped in cornstarch.
*Combine Leaf Green and Kelly Green for green shown.
Adult supervision is required at all times. Oven should only be used by an adult.
This gingerbread boy looks like he’s ready for outside play, thanks to the piped on scarf and earmuffs. This cookie is great to serve after a night of holiday caroling. Cookies make great homemade gifts. Place in a Wilton Party Bag and add a gift tag for your babysitter, newspaper boy, bus driver and everyone on your gift-giving list.Craft Time: