Gingerbread Man
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.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Thoroughly cream together butter or margarine and sugar.
- Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
- Add orange peel and corn syrup; mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves; stir into the creamed mixture.
- Chill the dough thoroughly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with a gingerbread man cookie cutter.
- Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cool for 1 minute; remove from pan.
- Cool on a rack.
- Decorate gingerbread men with decorating icing and raisins, if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
643
kcal
32% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).