Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and pudding. Slowly add eggs and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the butter mixture. When well-mixed, roll on a well-floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks.

Allow cookies to cool completely on wire rack. Decorate with Royal Icing.

To make icing, combine meringue powder, powdered sugar, and 5 tablespoons of water. Mix slowly, adding more water until desired consistency is reached. Mix on high speed with an electric mixer for 7-9 minutes. Icing may be stored for up to two weeks in a tightly lidded container. Cover with a dampened kitchen towel to avoid drying of the icing while you are working with it!

Enjoy with some Christmas Carols and your loved ones!