No Chill Gingerbread Men
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4.9
No Chill Gingerbread Men
Description
No Chill Gingerbread Men uses molasses, dark brown and granulated sugars, ground ginger, and cinnamon combined with softened butter and eggs to create a spiced dough. The flour and baking soda are incorporated carefully to form a dough that can be rolled out to a 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes without chilling. Baking at 350°F for about 10 minutes yields cookies that are puffed and soft in the center, showcasing a tender but not crisp texture.
The molasses and brown sugar provide rich sweetness, balanced by the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon. The softened butter contributes moisture and fat for tenderness. The cookies cool completely before decorating to ensure the structure holds firm under icing or other decorations.
These gingerbread men are a traditional cookie variety suitable for holiday baking and decorating. Because the dough does not require chilling, they are convenient for preparing and baking in one session.
Using dark brown sugar enriches the flavor, and salted butter is recommended; if using unsalted butter, add half a teaspoon salt to balance flavors. Properly measuring flour is important to achieve the right dough consistency. Spices can be adjusted for stronger flavor if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 2 egg at room temperature, large
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour properly measured
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl, stir together the molasses, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Microwave until the brown sugar has melted, about 60 seconds.
- Add the butter, and mix until the butter has melted.
- Continue mixing until well-combined and the butter has cooled slightly.
- Mix in the eggs until well-combined.
- Add the flour and baking soda, and stir in just until incorporated.
- Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface.
- Roll to 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut dough into desired shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
- Bake until the cookies are puffed and soft in the center, about 10 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet to finish cooling.
- Let the cookies cool to room temperature before decorating.
Notes
- Avoid blackstrap molasses and use regular molasses for better flavor.
- Dark brown sugar adds richer flavor, but light brown sugar can be used for a milder taste.
- If using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the dough to balance flavor.
- Measure flour properly by stirring or sifting, then lightly spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off for accurate measurement.
- Adjust spices as desired; the recipe is moderately spiced but can be increased for a stronger ginger and cinnamon presence.
- Nutrition values provided are estimates.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 197IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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