Gingerbread Man

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Gingerbread men are classic holiday cookies with warm spices and a chewy, tender texture. Perfect for festive gatherings, they can be decorated with icing and raisins for added fun and flavor. These cookies are a delightful treat for all ages, especially during the winter season.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly cream together butter or margarine and sugar.
  2. Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add orange peel and corn syrup; mix well.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture.
  5. Chill the dough thoroughly.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. Cut with a gingerbread man cookie cutter.
  8. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake in a 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
  10. Cool for 1 minute; remove from pan.
  11. Cool on a rack.
  12. Decorate gingerbread men with decorating icing and raisins, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

643 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 101.2g 37% DV
Fiber 23.5g 84% DV
Sugar 20.1g 40% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16674.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 588.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Calcium 481.3mg 37% DV
Iron 6.9mg 38% DV

* % 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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