Cookie Recipes - Gingerbread People

INGREDIENTS

1 (3.5 oz) pkg cookable butterscotch pudding mix (not instant)
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS

In a bowl, cream together the pudding mix, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; stir into the pudding mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm (about 1 hour).
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to about 1/8" thick. Then cut into people shapes with a cookie cutter. Place cookies about 2" apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, cookies should be golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks.

**NOTE: Adult assistance required when using oven or using sharp kitchen tools.

This cookie would be good to serve when discussing:
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