Christmas Gingerbread Men
Festive gingerbread men with warm spices and sweet molasses, perfect for holiday decorating and sharing with family and friends during Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream the shortening and sugar together.
- Add molasses and egg yolk, then blend well.
- Add salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Slowly add sifted flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
- Cut out gingerbread men shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Decorate the cookies as desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
906
kcal
45% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).