Gingerbread men cookies –
Gingerbread Men Cookies
These gingerbread cookies are not just delicious; they’re a fun way to bond with family and friends while creating your own cookie art. Just imagine decorating them however you like! Let’s dive into the ingredients and instructions.
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until the dough begins to come together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This makes it easier to roll out later.
- Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take chunks of the dough and roll them out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out your gingerbread men (or any shapes you fancy), and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, gather ‘round and decorate those cookies! Use icing, candies, or whatever you have on hand to get creative!
There you have it! Sweet, spicy, and oh so cute, these Gingerbread Men Cookies are sure to bring smiles all around. Enjoy your time in the kitchen and share the love with everyone you know!