Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe
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4.8
Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe
Description
The recipe combines softened butter and brown sugar creamed until light, then adds egg and molasses, contributing moisture and rich flavor. A spice blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves adds warm notes characteristic of gingerbread. The flour and baking soda complete the dry ingredients, creating a dough chilled for at least an hour to firm up for rolling.
Rolling the dough to about a quarter-inch thickness allows cookies to bake evenly and hold their shape when cut into gingerbread men or other forms. Baking at 350°F (180°C) for 12-15 minutes results in a crisp texture that can be decorated after cooling or stored in an airtight container. Over time, crispening improves their shelf life up to seven days.
These cookies are classic for seasonal baking, offering a balanced spice and molasses sweetness with a sturdy bite suited for icing decoration.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter 6 oz/171 g, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar 7.5 oz/216 g, packed
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup molasses 9 oz/260 g; aka treacle; or honey if unavailable
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon cloves ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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Overall Rating
4.8
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