Description
Delightful Gingerbread Man Cookies, perfect for the holiday season, that you can make and decorate for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in egg and molasses.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on cookie sheets and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and decorate with Royal Icing, Glaze Icing, or Buttercream Frosting.
Notes
Chill the dough for easier handling. Explore different spices or add chocolate chips for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American