Description
This classic gingerbread men recipe features warm spices, soft centers, and crisp edges, making it a festive treat perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Royal icing for decoration
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until forming a dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out gingerbread men shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least an hour for easier handling. Keep baked cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg