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Gingerbread Man Cookies

Delicious Gingerbread Man Cookies for a Festive Delight

Baking these Gingerbread Man Cookies fills your home with festive aromas, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger increase for spicier cookies
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon can add nutmeg for extra warmth
  • 1 tbsp baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp nutmeg can substitute with allspice
  • 1/2 tsp salt essential for balancing sweetness
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar light or dark can be used
  • 1/2 cup molasses dark corn syrup can substitute
  • 1 large egg can substitute with apple sauce for vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  2. Chill the Dough: Divide dough, wrap in plastic wrap, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat and Roll: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough to ¼ inch thick.
  4. Cut and Bake: Use cookie cutters to shape dough and place on baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Decorate: Once cooled, decorate cookies with royal icing and candies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Freeze uniced cookies for up to 3 months.

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