Name: Gingerbread Men Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter (softened); 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup molasses; 1 large egg (room temperature); 2 tablespoons water; 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; Frosting of choice

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Gingerbread Men Cookies

With fresh spices and flavorful ingredients you'll love this holiday classic!

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Cool Time10

Total Time50

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookie, gingerbread, gingerbread cookie

Servings: 24 cookies

Calories: 118kcal

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
⅓ cup molasses
1 large egg room temperature
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
Frosting of choice

Instructions

Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.