Gingerbread men cookies with Nutella^® hazelnut spread

METHOD

1. 

   STEP 1

   In a bowl, mix together butter, honey and sugar. Mix in egg yolk. 

   In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, gingerbread spice mix and salt; add to butter mixture and knead for 1 minute. 

   Cover with plastic wrap; and refrigerate for 1 hour.

2. 

   STEP 2

   Preheat oven to 320°F.

   On a sheet of parchment paper, roll out dough to 1/6-inch thickness. 

3. 

   STEP 3

   Using small gingerbread-man cookie cutter or other small shaped-item (such as a glass), cut out gingerbread men.

   Transfer gingerbread men to parchment paper–lined baking sheet; bake on center rack for 8 to 9 minutes or until slightly golden. 

   Let cool on rack for 15 minutes.

4. 

   STEP 4

   Spread 1 1/4 tsp Nutella^® hazelnut spread on the back of one gingerbread man then sandwich with another gingerbread man. 

   Repeat with remaining gingerbread men and Nutella^® hazelnut spread.

   Mix together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice, adding juice to the sugar, a 1/2 tsp at a time, to make smooth paste. Transfer to piping bag and decorate cookies with icing.