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Gingerbread Men Cookies

With fresh spices and flavorful ingredients you'll love this holiday classic!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cool Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
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

Calories: 118kcal

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

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