Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread men are a popular treat during the holiday season and are often decorated to resemble people with icing and candies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Puddin’ Head Gingerbread Men

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2760

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
7. Place the gingerbread men on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
8. Allow the gingerbread men to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, decorate the gingerbread men with icing and candies as desired.
10. Enjoy your Puddin' Head Gingerbread Men!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.