Christmas Gingerbread Men

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 36 Cuisine: American

Festive gingerbread men with warm spices and sweet molasses, perfect for holiday decorating and sharing with family and friends during Christmas celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 c. plain flour

Instructions

  1. Cream the shortening and sugar together.
  2. Add molasses and egg yolk, then blend well.
  3. Add salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, ground cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Slowly add sifted flour and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
  6. Cut out gingerbread men shapes with a cookie cutter.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Decorate the cookies as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

906 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.7g 31% DV
Total Fat 59.1g 76% DV
Carbs 92.8g 34% DV
Fiber 16.5g 59% DV
Sugar 26.6g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19604.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 904.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 578mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 124mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 1876.5mg 100% DV
Iron 11.9mg 66% DV
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).

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