Gingerbread Man Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread man cookies, perfect for holiday festivities, featuring warm spices and a rich molasses flavor.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- 1/4 cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla until evenly incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a lined baking sheet.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Roll edges in sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until firm, watching closely to maintain softness.
- Allow to cool before decorating.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze them in an airtight container and thaw at room temperature before serving. If a cookie becomes firm, warm it gently to refresh.