gingerbread cookies in a gingerbread bowl

Directions

1. 1

   Gingerbread Cookies in a Gingerbread Bowl 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated suga

2. 2

   With the mixer running, add the molasses, corn syrup, vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, beating until the mixture is well combined

3. 3

   In another large bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture gradually to the creamed mixture (the dough will be very stiff and you may have to use your hands to get all the flour

5. 5

   Divide the dough into quarters and wrap each in plastic wrap

6. 6

   Chill overnight

7. 7

   Cover the outside of a 1 1/2-quart ovenproof glass bowl with a lipped edge with aluminum foil, bringing the foil over the edges to the insid

8. 8

   Make sure the foil is covering the bowl very smoothly