Description
Gingerbread men are classic holiday treats that you can decorate in various fun designs.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses and egg to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out gingerbread men shapes.
- Place the shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use royal icing for detailed decoration.
- Consider adding candy decorations for color.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gingerbread man
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread man designs, holiday cookies, festive treats, cookie decorations