Gingerbread Men Cookies

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Warm, spicy gingerbread men cookies with rich molasses flavor, perfect for holiday gatherings or festive treats, appealing to all ages with their charming shape and aroma.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cream together the butter and brown sugar until well blended.
  2. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla, and mix well.
  3. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to desired thickness.
  6. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
  7. Decorate the cookies with raisins, M&M's, red hots, or other decorations as desired.
  8. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

924 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 39g 50% DV
Carbs 140.8g 51% DV
Fiber 15.6g 56% DV
Sugar 53.2g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19660mg 100% DV
Potassium 1155.5mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 24.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Calcium 1998mg 100% DV
Iron 11mg 61% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk 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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