Gingerbread Men Dough

Whip up a batch of festive cheer with this classic Gingerbread Men Dough recipe, perfect for indulging in holiday baking traditions. Made with rich molasses, fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and a touch of vanilla, this dough creates irresistibly soft and aromatic cookies that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the dough is effortlessly transformed into adorable gingerbread men using cookie cutters, ready to bake into perfection in under 10 minutes. Whether you're hosting a cookie decorating party or crafting edible gifts, this recipe promises delightful results and festive flavors in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 thirds of a cup Molasses
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and continue mixing until well combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a stiff dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

Re-roll the scraps and repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 9

Bake the gingerbread men for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still slightly soft.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate with icing and candies as desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	883 grams (883.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3114

Total Fat 45.50g	58%
Saturated Fat 24.30g	122%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.90g
Cholesterol 289mg	96%
Sodium 2097mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 636.10g	231%
Dietary Fiber 11.70g	42%
Total Sugars 355.00g
Protein 44.00g	88%

Vitamin D 48IU	240%
Calcium 718mg	55%
Iron 30mg	164%
Potassium 3878mg	83%

*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: 13.1%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 81.3%