Learn how to make a gingerbread man recipe from our family chef in this free holiday recipe video series on making gingerbread man desserts.
Learn how to cut the dough into two halves for gingerbread men from our Christmas chef in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn dough ingredients for making gingerbread men from our Christmas chef in this free holiday recipe video on making gingerbread man desserts.
Learn how to achieve the right dough thickness for a gingerbread man recipe for kids in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to cut holes in the dough for hanging gingerbread men on the tree in this free kids dessert recipe from our Christmas chef.
Learn from our dessert expert how to add eggs for gingerbread men in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to add honey for gingerbread men from our Christmas chef in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to add margarine for making gingerbread men in this free holiday recipe video on making gingerbread man desserts.
Learn how to cook gingerbread men from our Christmas chef for kids in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn from our expert chef how to flatten dough for gingerbread men in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to press gingerbread men shapes into the dough in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn about mixing and checking the color for gingerbread men in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to refrigerate dough for a gingerbread man recipe in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn about all the ingredients needed for gingerbread men in this free holiday recipe video on making gingerbread man desserts.
Learn how to achieve the right consistency for in your gingerbread men dough in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to get the baking tray ready for gingerbread men in this free kids dessert recipe from our Christmas chef.
Learn from our expert chef how to take the gingerbread men from the oven, so the kids can enjoy, in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn about your timing to prepare gingerbread men for kids from our Christmas chef in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how to decorate the gingerbread men with sweets and nuts for kids in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Learn how fork mix dough for gingerbread men from our Christmas chef in this free holiday recipe video on making gingerbread man desserts.
Learn how to hand mix dough to make a gingerbread man dessert in this free holiday recipe video on making a gingerbread man dessert.
Summary: A favorite treat for children and adults alike, Gingerbread has been pleasing sweet tooths all over the world since the 1640's, when it was first invented in Shropshire, England. This ginger flavored cake or cookie is often cut into shapes like gingerbread men, gingerbread houses and today is synonymous with winter holidays. During Christmas time, children and their parents often assemble gingerbread ornaments using a variety of decorations, including frosting, colored sugar, and candy.
In this free baking lesson, our Christmas cookie expert gives you a step-by-step demonstration of how to make these delicious holiday treats. She begins with the ingredients, then tells you how to mix honey, eggs and margarine into the perfect dough. Learn how to achieve the ideal consistency and color for the dough, then how to flatten it to just the right thickness for those Christmas cookies. Our expert also tells you where to put the holes to hang your ornaments.
Expert: Katalin Toth is an experienced mother of two children. She is a professional English teacher who is teaching English creatively to toddlers, nursery and school children through arts, crafts, music, drama and sports. She earned a degree in English from Etvs Lornd University in Budapest, Hungary as well as a degree in psychodrama. She has been living in Hungary and England and working with children of different age groups.