Quick and Easy Gingerbread People

Whip up a batch of festive cheer with these Quick and Easy Gingerbread People! This delightful recipe delivers soft, spiced cookies bursting with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves—the perfect holiday treat. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for busy bakers who want to make crowd-pleasing cookies without the hassle. The dough comes together effortlessly and rolls out beautifully, making it perfect for cutting into classic gingerbread shapes. Once baked, the cookies are ready to be brought to life with simple powdered sugar icing for decorating. Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack, a holiday gift, or a fun family activity, these gingerbread people are as charming as they are delicious. Perfect for the festive season or any time you crave a touch of spicy-sweet nostalgia!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 115 grams unsalted butter
• 100 grams brown sugar
• 120 milliliters molasses
• 1 large egg
• 315 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 100 grams powdered sugar (for decorating)
• 1 tablespoon water (for decorating icing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface, then roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Use gingerbread person cookie cutters to cut out shapes, then carefully transfer the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but not browned.

Step 9

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

Step 10

To make the icing for decoration, mix powdered sugar and water together until smooth. Add the icing to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off.

Step 11

Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with the icing to create fun and festive designs. Let the icing set for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	872.9 grams (872.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3343

Total Fat 109.90g	141%
Saturated Fat 60.10g	301%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 474mg	158%
Sodium 854mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 565.30g	206%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 319.10g
Protein 40.30g	81%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 546mg	42%
Iron 25mg	136%
Potassium 2974mg	63%

*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: 29.0%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 66.3%