Why make gingerbread cookies when you could make ninja-bread cookies? These feisty treats are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie tray.
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How many cookies have you baked so far? I am up to six and I might have a few more in me. Am I hosting a big holiday party? You bet your sweet behind I am NOT. But I do plan to give a lot of these babies away.
A common sweet treat this time of year is gingerbread, but why make gingerbread cookies when you could make NINJABREAD COOKIES!?!
I dare you to commit to another set of cookie cutters because these ninja shaped ones. You could also use them to make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cookies other times of the year. Totally multi-purpose, right? Shh just do it.
Not gonna lie, I bought these in 2012 (thanks Amazon purchase history) and Bob used them before I did – one year ago. He had a Christmas party at work for everyone’s kids and they loved them! So I am certain any kids in your life will too.
So I finally had to have a crack at them myself this year. Honestly I am not entirely sure when was the last time I made gingerbread cookies. Certainly not in the last 10 years as I don’t have any gingerbread cut-out recipes here on the blog. And if there’s no evidence it may as well have never happened.
And while I was at it I put little masks on them, because ”tis the season of 2020 amiright? But then I decided to make them a little feisty, with the masked ninjas fighting off the unmasked ninjas. Because clearly I am really good at being subtle. Best part is adding these to your cookie exchange ;-).
But in all seriousness, other than going to work and picking up food we have been quarantining in anticipation of seeing family for the holidays. We are getting a COVID test this weekend to confirm we are safe. But bonus news: I was unblinded in the Pfizer trial and confirmed that I am in the vaccine group as I expected!
They are only unblinding those that are higher risk to start, which makes sense, because if they are placebo they would have the option of getting the vaccine. Although I was surprised I fell into that category because even though I do work at a hospital I don’t actually interact with patients. Bob is still blinded for now because he works from home.
As for the trial, I am still enrolled and will continue with my next appointment as scheduled in March. They still need to collect data to determine how long it is effective! Ah science <3.
Three years ago: Veggie Skillet Lasagne
Six years ago: Snowman Blue Cheese Ball
Seven years ago: Orange Cut-Out Cookies with Orange Cardamom Icing
Eight years ago: Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage
Source: Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, originally from The New Best Recipe Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen and my Petri Dish Cookies.
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1 comment
A really cute idea! If we were able to see our grandkids this year, I might make some for them, but they live more than 500 miles from us (but still in Texas). And given that the youngest is 9, they are probably past ninja age? I have to say I like your subtlety (or lack thereof). Truly subtle doesn’t cut it on the subject of masks. I’ve been looking for a gingerbread spice recipe for overnight oats, and like your spice proportions, since I’m not a big fan of cloves. I hope you and Bob are able to enjoy a good time with family and am glad to know that you were one of the vaccine recipients. Medically and age-wise I’m very high risk, so I’m really looking forward to getting the vaccine. AND continuing to mask, distance, etc.