Gingerbread Men Cookies
Gingerbread Men Cookies are the perfect festive treat to bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. Bursting with the aromatic flavors of ginger and cinnamon, these delightful cookies are not only easy to make but also fun to decorate. Their charming shapes and sweet taste capture the spirit of the season, making them a wonderful addition to any gathering or cookie exchange.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add molasses and egg; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Place shapes on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until firm but not hard. Cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg