Gingerbread People Cookies

Get ready to bring a classic holiday tradition to life with these delightful Gingerbread People Cookies! Made with a perfectly spiced dough featuring warm notes of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and easy to customize. The recipe starts with rich molasses, buttery goodness, and a touch of brown sugar to create the perfect base for cutting into adorable gingerbread person shapes. Whether you decorate them with powdered sugar, colorful icing, or festive candies, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, family baking days, or as an edible gift, these whimsical treats are sure to spread joy. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll transform your kitchen into a winter wonderland in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3 ounces unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.67 cup molasses
• 1 whole large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 assorted decorating icing or candies

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, and mix until fully combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).

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 refrigerated while you work.

Step 8

Use gingerbread person-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies, then transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to firm up. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.

Step 10

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Once the cookies are completely cooled, decorate as desired with powdered sugar, icing, or candies.

Step 13

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	936.5 grams (936.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3466

Total Fat 82.00g	105%
Saturated Fat 44.70g	224%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 374mg	125%
Sodium 2046mg	89%
Total Carbohydrate 647.50g	235%
Dietary Fiber 12.00g	43%
Total Sugars 363.60g
Protein 44.50g	89%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 632mg	49%
Iron 29mg	161%
Potassium 3744mg	80%

*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: 21.0%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 73.9%