Classic Gingerbread Men Cookies
Deliciously spiced gingerbread men cookies, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the unsulfured molasses and the egg.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
Try different spices like nutmeg or allspice for a flavor twist. Decorate using piping bags for detailed designs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg