Description
A delightful holiday favorite, these classic gingerbread men cookies are spiced and soft, perfect for decoration and sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture and mix thoroughly until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is combined into a smooth dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal disks, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating them with royal icing.
Notes
Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking. Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg