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How gingerbread became a Christmas treat
It all goes back to Queen Elizabeth I. And witches.
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A shortbread cookie with half vanilla fondant icing and half chocolate.
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Gingerbread cookies
Decorating gingerbread cookies is a common Christmas tradition in many places.
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