Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe: The Best Festive Treats to Bake
Discover the joy of baking with this delightful Gingerbread Man Cookies recipe. Perfect for the holiday season!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and flatten them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use royal icing to decorate your cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, festive treats