Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup trans-fat free margarine or ¼ cup butter, softened; ½ cup packed brown sugar; ¾ cup dark molasses; ⅓ cup cold water; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; smooth vanilla frosting (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup trans-fat free margarine or ¼ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup dark molasses
⅓ cup cold water
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
smooth vanilla frosting (optional)

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["Beat margarine, sugar, molasses and water with electric mixer or by hand until smooth.", "In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt and cloves.", "Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, stirring by hand just until soft dough forms.", "Divide dough in half, shape each piece into a disk, wrap in plastic and refrigerate two hours or overnight.", "When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F.", "On lightly floured surface or between two pieces of wax paper, roll out one disk about 1/8"" thick.", "Cut out cookies using 5"" gingerbread man cookie cutter.", "Place 1"" apart on baking sheet coated with cooking spray.", "Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until set.", "(Bake a few minutes longer for crispier cookies.", ").", "Transfer to rack to cool.", "Repeat with remaining disk, rerolling scraps once to get as many cookies as possible.", "When cookies are completely cool, decorate with smooth vanilla frosting, if using.", "NOTE: To make smooth vanilla frosting, combine 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup hot water, 1 teaspoon light corn syrup and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.", "Stir until smooth.", "This makes enough for 4 dozen cookies."]

596

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup trans-fat free margarine or ¼ cup butter, softened, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup dark molasses, ⅓ cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread People 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!

Gingerbread People

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