Eileen’s Spicy Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread men have been a popular holiday treat for centuries and are often associated with the Christmas season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Eileen’s Spicy Gingerbread Men
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the molasses, egg, and cayenne pepper.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the icing.
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Decorate the cooled gingerbread men with the icing as desired.
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Enjoy your spicy gingerbread men!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
