Best Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Best Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup margarine; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 3 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Cream margarine and sugar together. Add egg and mix. Add molasses and spice and stir well.
2
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
3
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture a bit at a time. Stir after each addition.
4
Turn dough onto floured surface and knead a couple of times to make sure it is well mixed.
5
Divide dough in half, wrap half in plastic wrap and set aside (I put in the refrigerator).
6
Roll out half the dough on floured surface with floured rolling pin to about 1/4-inch thickness.Cut with floured gingerbread man cutter.
7
Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Decorate with candies now or wait until cookies are cool and decorate with frosting.
9
Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.
10
Remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
11
Store cookies tightly covered for up to 2 weeks.

623

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup margarine, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Best Gingerbread Men falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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