What are some traditional holiday recipes I can make with my family?

What are some traditional holiday recipes I can make with my family?

Here are a few traditional holiday recipes you can try: 1. Roast turkey with stuffing, 2. Gingerbread cookies, 3. Mashed potatoes with gravy.

Can you give me a recipe for gingerbread cookies?

Sure! You'll need: 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup molasses. Mix dry ingredients, then cream butter and sugar, add egg and molasses, and combine. Roll out, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

What can we do to decorate the gingerbread cookies?

You can use royal icing, colored sprinkles, candy canes, and chocolate chips to decorate your gingerbread cookies. Get creative!

Any tips for making the cookies soft and chewy?

To make soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, try chilling the dough before baking and avoid overbaking them. They should be slightly underbaked when you take them out.