Description
These soft gingerbread men hold their delightful shapes perfectly and are a perfect treat for gatherings and holiday fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes!
- Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended.
- Chill the dough for at least 60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes.
- Place the cookie shapes on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
These cookies make wonderful gifts when packaged with care, spreading holiday cheer in a delicious way.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg