Gingerbread Men Cookies
Gingerbread Men Cookies
With fresh spices and flavorful ingredients you'll love this holiday classic!
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.
