Description
These Homemade Gingerbread Men Cookies bring all the cozy holiday vibes with their perfectly spiced aroma, soft yet slightly crisp texture, and charming classic shape. Decorate them with royal icing, candy buttons, or keep them simple — they’re festive, fun, and completely irresistible!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Decoration (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Assorted sprinkles or mini candies
Instructions
Step 1 – Cream the Butter & Sugar
- Beat softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- This step:
- Incorporates air for better texture
- Ensures even sweetness
Step 2 – Add Molasses & Egg
- Mix in:
- Molasses
- Egg
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- The mixture should look smooth, glossy, and evenly combined.
Step 3 – Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg/allspice
Then:
- Add dry ingredients to wet in stages.
- Mix on low just until no streaks of flour remain.
Step 4 – Shape & Chill the Dough
- Divide the dough into 2–3 portions.
- Flatten each into a disc.
- Wrap tightly and chill thoroughly.
Chilling time allows:
- The dough needs to firm up for easy rolling.
- Spices to bloom for more intense flavor.
- Cookies to bake with sharp outlines and minimal spread.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg