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Christmas Gingerbread Man Cookies

Classic gingerbread man cookies with warm spices, soft chewy centers, crispy edges, and perfect shapes for decorating.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Gingerbread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cookie cutters
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla.
  3. Mix flour, spices, baking soda, and salt; combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Chill dough 1–2 hours.
  5. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut gingerbread men.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
  7. Cool and decorate with icing.

Notes

Chill dough to prevent spreading and ensure perfect shapes.