Description
These Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies are a holiday favorite, perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet treat. The combination of warm spices and molasses gives these cookies a rich flavor that pairs perfectly with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Divide the dough in half, flatten into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough, cut out shapes, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool and Decorate: Let cookies cool before transferring to a wire rack. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key for easy rolling and clean cut-outs.
- For softer cookies, bake on the lower end of the time range.
- Decorate with royal icing or candy for a festive finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
