Gingerbread Man Cookies

Get into the festive spirit with these charming Gingerbread Man Cookies, a timeless holiday classic bursting with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the perfect blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to create delicately spiced cookies with just the right amount of sweetness. The dough is simple to prepare and chills to perfection for stress-free rolling and cutting into whimsical shapes. Baked to a soft, chewy texture and adorned with colorful icing, these cookies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, baking gifts for loved ones, or creating a cozy family tradition, these iconic gingerbread cookies are sure to spread holiday cheer. Perfect for Christmas baking and festive decorating, they’ll quickly become a seasonal favorite in your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.3333 cup Brown sugar
• 0.3333 cup Molasses
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for decorating)
• 1-2 tablespoons Milk (for icing)
• 0 Food coloring (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 2

Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. The dough should be firm and slightly sticky. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Keep the other disk in the refrigerator until ready to roll.

Step 8

Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

For the icing, combine the powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl. Add food coloring if desired to make colorful decorations.

Step 11

Transfer the icing to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a small corner snipped off, and decorate the cooled cookies as desired.

Step 12

Allow the icing to set before serving or storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	641.8 grams (641.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2267

Total Fat 43.90g	56%
Saturated Fat 23.20g	116%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 280mg	93%
Sodium 1364mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 440.70g	160%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 253.60g
Protein 32.10g	64%

Vitamin D 49IU	244%
Calcium 382mg	29%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 2017mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.3%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 77.1%