Gingerbread Men Cookies
With fresh spices and flavorful ingredients you'll love this holiday classic!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Cool Time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie, gingerbread, gingerbread cookie
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 118kcal
- 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
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.