Name: Gingerbread Man Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 egg

Gingerbread Man Recipe

Eudora Bressler Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Gingerbread Man

Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in molasses and egg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with icing, candies, or sprinkles if desired.