Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Chilling prevents spreading and deepens the flavor.
2. Shape & Bake
Step 5 — Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6 — Form Cookies
Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls.
Place on the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Step 7 — Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until:
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The edges look set
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The centers still look soft
They firm up as they cool!
Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🎀 3. Dip & Decorate
Step 8 — Melt the Pink Coating
In a microwave-safe bowl:
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Add the candy melts (or white chocolate).
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Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each.
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Add a little coconut oil for extra shine.
Step 9 — Dip the Cookies
Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the pink chocolate.
Let excess drip back into the bowl.
Place dipped cookies on parchment.
Step 10 — Add Sprinkles & Decor
Before the coating sets:
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Add colorful Christmas sprinkles
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Press a tiny gingerbread man decoration into the pink glaze
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Add pearls, confetti, sugar stars, etc.
Work quickly—candy melts set fast!
Let cookies set completely (20–30 minutes).
🎁 STORAGE
Room Temperature
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer
Freeze undecorated cookies up to 3 months.
Decorated cookies freeze well too, but sprinkles may bleed slightly.
⭐ TIPS FOR PERFECT RESULTS
✔ Use gel food coloring
If using white chocolate, only use gel colors—liquid coloring can make chocolate seize.
✔ Chill the dough
This ensures thick, bakery-style cookies.
✔ Decorate immediately
Sprinkles stick only while the coating is still wet.
✔ Use high-quality molasses
Unsulfured molasses gives the best gingerbread flavor.
❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE COOKIES
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Soft and chewy gingerbread base
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Stunning pink holiday design
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Perfect for cookie boxes or gifting
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Fun to make with kids
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Customizable with any sprinkle colors
📌 OPTIONAL VARIATIONS
White Chocolate Dip
Use white chocolate with red food coloring to make pink.
Royal Icing Drizzle
Add extra designs on top of the pink dip.
Different Characters
Use snowflakes, Santa faces, mini candy canes, or edible pearls.
