Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread men are a popular treat during the holiday season and are often decorated with icing to resemble people.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Gingerbread Men
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, 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 vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator 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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Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
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Use gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough.
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Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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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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Decorate the gingerbread men with icing, candies, or other decorations as desired.
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Enjoy your homemade gingerbread men!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- 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.
