Traditional Gingerbread Men Cookies

Traditional Gingerbread Men Cookies recipe pinit

Gingerbread men cookies 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: 10.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 2160
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

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 brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
Sugars 14g
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.

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