Gingerbread Men
Delightfully spiced gingerbread men perfect for the holiday season, ideal for baking with family.
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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Icing and decorations (optional) Use as desired for decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set this mix aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using gingerbread man cookie cutters.
- Place the cutouts on lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- Let the cookies cool before decorating with icing and toppings.
Notes
Make sure to chill the dough properly to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking. Have fun with the decorations! Use colorful icing and sprinkles to create unique gingerbread men.