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 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Gingerbread Men
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. 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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Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread men 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 browned. Allow 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 icing sugar and milk until smooth. Decorate the gingerbread men with the icing as desired.
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Allow the icing to set before serving. Enjoy your homemade gingerbread men!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 15g
- 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.
