Gingerbread Men

Delight in the timeless charm of homemade Gingerbread Men, a classic holiday treat filled with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. These festive cookies combine the perfect blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, creating an irresistibly aromatic dough that bakes into soft and chewy perfection. With just 25 minutes of prep and simple steps, this recipe makes a batch of 24 cookies, perfect for decorating with icing and candies to add a personal, creative touch. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared as a thoughtful gift, these iconic gingerbread cookies are sure to bring holiday cheer to every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 0.333 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.333 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0 decorating icing and candies (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Divide the dough into two equal portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 5

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

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using gingerbread man cookie cutters, and transfer the shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between cookies.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just begin to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the remaining dough.

Step 9

Once completely cooled, decorate the gingerbread men with icing and candies as desired. Allow decorations to set before serving or storing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	602.1 grams (602.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2159

Total Fat 46.60g	60%
Saturated Fat 24.80g	124%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 313mg	104%
Sodium 1411mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 400.10g	145%
Dietary Fiber 9.40g	34%
Total Sugars 186.70g
Protein 35.40g	71%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 382mg	29%
Iron 20mg	108%
Potassium 2057mg	44%

*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: 19.4%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 74.0%