Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 tsp cloves; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 2-3 tbsp water if needed

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Gingerbread Men – a delicious recipe with molasses, sugar, butter, milk, baking soda, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2-3 tbsp water if needed

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Butter cookie sheets.
3
Heat molasses to boiling point and add sugar, butter, and milk.
4
Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Add to first mixture and blend well.
5
Add water if necessary so dough hold together and handles easily.
6
Roll out dought to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into gingerbread men.
7
Bake 5-7 minutes.
8
Decorate if desired

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp milk, and more.

Yes, 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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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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