Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Men Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter softened; 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup dark molasses; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 5 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 egg whites; 1 pinch cream of tartar; 3 cups confectioners' sugar sifted; food coloring Various, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup dark molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
5 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 pinch cream of tartar
3 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
food coloring Various, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vinegar.
2
Sift flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Stir into the creamed butter mixture slowly. Divide the dough into thirds or fourths, pat with flour and wrap each in waxed paper. Chill it for at least 3 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick on a floured surface and cut out cookies with a floured gingerbread man cutter.
4
Line baking sheets with parchment paper, and arrange cookies 2 inches apart, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to cooling racks. Re-roll dough scraps and continue cutting cookies until all dough is gone.
5
If decorating, pipe the icing* on the cookies using a pastry bag or plastic baggie with one tip cut off. Allow icing to cool completely.

1943

kcal

Calories

Fat

322

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsalted butter softened, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Men 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.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

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