Description
Delightfully spiced gingerbread man cookies perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¾ cup molasses
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add in your molasses and egg, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface about ¼ inch thick and cut out gingerbread men.
- Place cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading. Decorate with icing and sprinkles for added fun!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cookies, holiday, baking, dessert