Gingerbread Men Cookies

Get into the holiday spirit with these classic and irresistibly spiced Gingerbread Men Cookies! This festive recipe combines warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar, creating a perfectly soft and chewy cookie with just the right snap at the edges. Ideal for decorating with icing and candy, these adorable cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat! Whether you're hosting a Christmas party or crafting edible gifts, these charming treats are sure to delight. With a prep time of 30 minutes and customizable designs, this recipe is a holiday baking tradition you'll want to revisit year after year.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0 N/A Decorative icing (optional)
• 0 N/A Candy decorations or sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. This makes the dough easier to handle and prevents sticking.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes, then transfer the cutouts to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Re-roll the scraps of dough and repeat with the remaining disk of dough until all the dough is used up.

Step 9

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still slightly soft.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Once completely cooled, decorate the cookies with icing, candy decorations, or sprinkles as desired.

Step 12

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	979.4 grams (979.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3970

Total Fat 157.70g	202%
Saturated Fat 94.40g	472%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 607mg	202%
Sodium 2696mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 594.60g	216%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 288.50g
Protein 49.10g	98%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 606mg	47%
Iron 28mg	157%
Potassium 3113mg	66%

*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: 35.5%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 59.5%