Use this Gingerbread Cookie recipe* to make delicious treats for the holidays.
What you need:

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

What to do:

Beat shortening, brown sugar, molasses, egg white and vanilla in large bowl at high speed of electric mixer until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in small bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about …

Heavenly Angels
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Heavenly Angels

These adorable Heavenly Angels can be given away as edible take-home favors, grouped to form a heavenly choir, or used to decorate a cake. The recipe is easy enough for children to help you decorate these edible Christmas favors. The heads are made of Marzipan. The Marzipan recipe follows the Heavenly Angels recipe.

What you need:

6 tablespoons Marzipan
3 white chocolate baking bars (2 ounces each) or confectionery coating, coarsely chopped
6 ice cream sugar cones and sprinkles
6 large pretzel twists
Assorted food colors
1/3 cup shredded coconut, …