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Gingerbread Man Cookies
- Makes: 30 servings
- Prep 1 hr
- Chill 2 hrs
- Bake 6 mins to 8 mins
- Cool 1 mins
These classic gingerbread cookies, made with dark molasses, cinnamon, and cloves, are a favorite for decorating during the holidays.
Ingredients
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5
cups
all-purpose flour
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2 -3
teaspoons
ground ginger
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1 1/2
teaspoons
baking soda
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1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
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1
teaspoon
ground cloves
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1/2
teaspoon
salt
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1
cup
unsalted butter (no substitutes), softened
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1
cup
packed brown sugar
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1
cup
dark molasses
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2
tablespoons
cider vinegar
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1
egg
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Powdered Sugar Icing (see recipe below) or Royal Icing (see Recipe Finder) (optional)
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Colored sugars and decorative candies (optional)
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Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and molasses; beat until combined. Add vinegar and egg; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until just combined. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Cover and chill the dough for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
- On a well-floured surface, roll one-quarter of the dough at a time to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into shapes using a 3-1/2- to 4-inch gingerbread man cookie cutter (is necessary, dip cutter in flour between cuts to prevent sticking). Using a wide spatula, transfer cutouts to lightly greased cookie sheets or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets, placing cutouts 2 inches apart. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are firm when lightly touched. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Remove the cookies and cool completely on a wire rack.
- If you like, decorate with Powdered Sugar Icing or Royal Icing, colored sugars and decorative candies or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes about 30 cookies.
Tip
- While still warm, make a small hole in top of the cookie for a satin ribbon to use as an ornament.
Powdered Sugar Icing
Ingredients
- 2
cups
sifted powdered sugar
- 1
teaspoon
vanilla
- 2 - 3
tablespoons
milk or orange juice
Directions
- In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in milk or orange juice to make a drizzling consistency.
Nutrition Facts
(Gingerbread Man Cookies)
Servings Per Recipe 30, pro. (g) 2, carb. (g) 30, sodium (mg) 112, Fat, total (g) 7, vit. A (IU) 243, chol. (mg) 25, calcium (mg) 40, iron (mg) 2, fiber (g) 1, cal. (kcal) 189, sat. fat (g) 4