Christmas Ginger Man Cookies Recipe

Name: Christmas Ginger Man Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup soft shortening (not butter); 1 cup dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups dark molasses; 1/2 cup cold water; 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 3 tablespoons cold water; raisins; candied ginger; candied cherry

Servings: persons

1/3 cup soft shortening (not butter)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
1/2 cup cold water
6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 tablespoons cold water
raisins
candied ginger
candied cherry

1
Mix shortening, brown sugar & molasses together thoroughly and stir in the 1/2 cup cold water.
2
Sift all the dry ingredients together and stir into the creamed sugar/shortening/molasses mixture.
3
Dissolve the baking soda into the 3 TBS. water and stir into the cookie batter (make sure to mix well but not overbeat).
4
Chill dough for 3 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
Break dough apart into fourths (for easier handling).
7
Roll out on floured surface and cut out with your favorite Ginger Man cookie cutter.
8
Transfer to lightly greased cookie sheet and decorate with raisins for the eyes & nose, ginger or cherries for the buttons.
9
Bake 15-18 minutes (remember to leave plenty of room for they puff up!).
10
Remove from cookie sheet and let cool on rack.
11
Decorate with your favorite cookie frosting.

923

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup soft shortening (not butter), 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups dark molasses, 1/2 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Christmas Ginger Man Cookies 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Ginger Man Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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