Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

1
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and ginger. In another bowl, whisk next six ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a surface dusted with confectioners' sugar, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake until edges are firm, 15-18 minutes. Cool completely on pans on wire racks.
4
For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread or pipe frosting over cookies.

1223

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Frosted 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.

Cream Cheese Frosted Gingerbread Men

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