Description
Celebrate the holiday season with Gingerbread Man Cookies, a delightful and heartwarming treat that’s both fun to make and delicious to eat! Infused with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, these spiced cookies are perfect for any festive occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or participating in a cookie exchange, these charming ginger figures will bring joy and create cherished memories with family and friends. Get creative by decorating them with colorful icing and candies, making each cookie a unique masterpiece. Bake your way into the spirit of the season with this easy-to-follow recipe that encourages family bonding and festive cheer!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough wrapped in plastic for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out dough on a floured surface; cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm; cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg