Gingerbread Men Cookies
Gingerbread Men Cookies are a beloved holiday classic that fill your home with the warm, inviting scent of spices and molasses. These delightful cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for decorating, making them an ideal treat for festive gatherings or cozy family baking sessions. With their charming shapes and rich flavors, each bite brings back nostalgic memories of holiday cheer. Get ready to create lasting memories while indulging in these irresistible gingerbread delights!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg