Gingerbread Man Cookies
These delightful Gingerbread Man Cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations, bringing warmth and joy with their charming shapes and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in molasses and egg until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut into gingerbread man shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Cool completely before decorating with royal icing, glaze icing, or buttercream frosting.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature; adding a slice of bread helps retain moisture. Variations include adding chocolate chips or nuts, and using different shapes.