Classic Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Classic Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, Plus More For Rolling; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 4 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg; 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature; 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed); 2 Eggs; 1-1/2 cup Unsulfured Molasses; Sugar Pearls Or Sprinkles For Decorating

Servings: persons

5-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, Plus More For Rolling
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
4 teaspoons Ground Ginger
4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Grated Nutmeg
2 sticks Unsalted Butter, At Room Temperature
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
2 Eggs
1-1/2 cup Unsulfured Molasses
Sugar Pearls Or Sprinkles For Decorating

1
Note: Start the cookies at least 1 hour before you want to bake them.
2
Whisk together all of the dry ingredients (flour through nutmeg) in a large bowl and set aside.
3
Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until fluffy and well-combined. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat for about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and molasses and beat until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure all is combined. Add dry ingredients slowly, with the mixer on low speed, and stir until just combined.
4
Separate dough into three portions and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to a few days).
5
When ready to bake... Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Flour a work surface and the dough lightly and roll dough to approximately 1/4 inch thick. Cut dough with desired 3-inch cookie cutter of choice. Transfer the cookies to baking sheets that have been lined with baking mats or parchment paper. Place sugar pearls or sprinkles in as buttons if desired.
6
Bake cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, rotating pans halfway through the bake time. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool. If sugar pearls have sunk in, immediately push in a new one where the hole was left.
7
Continue with the above process until all of the sections of dough have been used up.
8
Let cookies cool completely and enjoy.

1157

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5-1/2 cups All-purpose Flour, Plus More For Rolling, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda, 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt, 4 teaspoons Ground Ginger, and more.

Yes, Classic Gingerbread Men falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Gingerbread Men

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Variations & substitutions

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