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Gingerbread Men

Delightful gingerbread men cookies, perfect for festive occasions and holiday baking.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread, cookies, holiday baking, festive treats
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • Decorative icing and candies for decoration

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Add molasses and egg, mixing until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut out shapes using a gingerbread man cutter and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
  • Allow cookies to cool before decorating with icing and candies.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g