Gingerbread Men Cookies
These soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies are infused with warm spices and perfect for holiday baking and decoration.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
- Royal icing For decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Baking
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow to cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
Store cooled gingerbread cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. To freeze, place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers.