Gingerbread Men

Prep: 70 min Cuisine: American

Gingerbread Men are festive, spiced cookies with warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Their charming shapes make them perfect for holidays and special occasions. Soft on the inside with a slight crunch on the edges, these cookies are delightful for both kids and adults to enjoy together.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine, softened
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tsp. grated orange rind
  • 2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Cream margarine and sugar in a mixer bowl.
  2. Beat in egg.
  3. Add grated orange rind and dark corn syrup; mix well.
  4. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Chill the dough for 1 hour or longer before rolling out and cutting into shapes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

653 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 32g 41% DV
Carbs 94.6g 34% DV
Fiber 11.2g 40% DV
Sugar 26g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 17138.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 519.5mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 295.8mg 23% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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