Description
Soft chewy gingerbread men cookies are a delightful holiday treat that are easy to make and fun to decorate.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough and cut into gingerbread men shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- Decorate with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Decorate as desired with candies and icing.
- Use a rolling pin for even thickness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: soft chewy gingerbread men cookies