Gingerbread Man - Single Serving Holiday Cookies
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4.8
Gingerbread Man - Single Serving Holiday Cookies
Description
The recipe combines softened butter and packed brown sugar creamed until light. Molasses and eggs are mixed in to provide moisture and sweetness. Flour is combined with ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves as optional, baking soda, and salt, then mixed into the wet ingredients to form a dough. Though the dough may appear dry, pressing it together forms a workable mass.
Chilling the dough at least 30 minutes firms it for shaping into individual cookies approximately five inches wide. Baking at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes yields light golden cookies with tender, spiced crumb and crisp edges. The flavor is dominated by warm spices complemented by the sweetness of molasses and brown sugar.
These cookies are suitable as a single serving or can be made in batches. They store well in an airtight container up to three days. Egg substitutes like applesauce or silken tofu can replace eggs, though texture may change slightly.
The dough can be made up to four days in advance or frozen for longer storage, allowing preparation flexibility during busy holiday periods.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons egg
- 1 ½ tablespoons molasses (treacle/ honey)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoons ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoons cloves optional, ground
- ¼ teaspoons baking soda
- pinch salt
Notes
- Use applesauce or silken whipped tofu as egg substitutes; expect some texture differences.
- The dough can be prepared up to 4 days ahead or frozen for convenience.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier and prevent spreading during baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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