Description
These Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies are perfect for the holiday season. Made with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they’re soft, flavorful, and ideal for decorating with icing and sprinkles. Whether for a Christmas treat or a fun family activity, these gingerbread men cookies are sure to bring festive cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough and cut out gingerbread men shapes.
- Place the cookies on the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until firm around the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, you can decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing and sprinkles.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 2 hours to make it easier to roll and cut the shapes.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes