Gingerbread Men Cookies: The Best Festive Treat for Everyone
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Gingerbread Men Cookies that are perfect for everyone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar, then add molasses and egg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well combined.
- Roll out the gingerbread dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- For a softer cookie, reduce baking time slightly.
- Decorate with icing and candies for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg