Gingerbread Man Cookies
Chef Jason
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Servings
12 - 16 Cookies
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Hey there, Chef Jason here! 🎄🍪 Ready to bake some Gingerbread Man Cookies that are perfect for the holiday season? These little guys are packed with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, giving them that signature festive flavor. We’ll whip up a dough full of molasses richness, roll it out, and bring our gingerbread men to life with fun decorations. Whether you go classic or get creative with sprinkles and icing, this holiday treat will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Let’s get rolling and fill the kitchen with the sweet scent of the holidays! 🎅✨
Ingredients
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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon Balinese Truffle Salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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½ cup molasses
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Mini candies or sprinkles
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Mixing bowl
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Rolling pin
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Whisk
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Gingerbread man cookie cutters
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Baking sheet
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Parchment paper
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Oven mitts
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Measuring cups and spoons
For decorating ✨
Mise en Place 🔪
Directions
Preparation 🥒
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
How to Cook 🍳
Preheat the oven to 350F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
Place the gingerbread men on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before decorating.
Use icing, mini candies, and sprinkles to bring your gingerbread men to life!