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Gingerbread Men Recipe

Classic gingerbread men cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup butter softened

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and molasses, and beat until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.
  7. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cookies, Gingerbread, Holiday
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