Description
Gingerbread Men Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that fill your home with the warm, spicy aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. With their perfectly spiced flavor and soft texture, these cookies are not only delicious but also a fun canvas for festive decorations. Gather your loved ones and create lasting memories as you bake and decorate these charming cookies together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add molasses and egg; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until combined. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Let cool before decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg