Description
These soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies are perfect for the holidays, featuring warm spices and a delightful texture that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out gingerbread men shapes and place on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra decoration, use royal icing to add faces and details after cooling. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g