Description
Delightful and festive gingerbread man cookies perfect for holiday celebrations and decorating.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into gingerbread man shapes.
- Place cookies on a greased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg