Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread men are delightful cookies filled with warm spices, perfect for holiday celebrations and family gatherings.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- Royal icing and decorations optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out gingerbread men shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly firm.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing and candy.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sugar: 10g