Description
Delightfully spiced Gingerbread Man Cookies perfect for the holiday season, combining ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a festive treat.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using a mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses to the butter-sugar mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on prepared cookie sheets and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, till the edges are firm but the centers are still soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on wire racks before decorating with royal icing, glaze icing, or buttercream frosting.
Notes
For best results, chill the dough before rolling and use high-quality spices for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American