Description
These soft and chewy gingerbread man cookies are a holiday favorite, bursting with warm spices and sweet molasses. Perfect for decorating with royal icing and candy, they make a fun and festive treat for the season.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (180 ml) molasses
- 1 large egg
- Royal icing and candy decorations (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Mix
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. - Incorporate Butter
Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. - Form the Dough
Mix in molasses and the egg until a soft dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. - Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. - Roll and Cut
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to ¼-inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cutters to shape the cookies and place them on prepared baking sheets. - Bake
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. - Decorate
Once completely cooled, decorate the cookies with royal icing and candy decorations as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-chilled before rolling to prevent spreading.
- For even cookies, rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- The calorie count may vary based on decorations used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal per cookie (without decorations)