Best 2 Old Fashioned Gingerbread Men Recipes

Welcome to the delightful world of old-fashioned gingerbread men, where tradition and flavor intertwine to create timeless memories. Step into the kitchen and embark on a nostalgic journey as we explore the art of crafting these classic treats. With their irresistible aroma and captivating appearance, gingerbread men have been a beloved part of holiday celebrations for generations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let's dive into the secrets of creating perfect gingerbread men that will bring joy to your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD

Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread image

This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES

Gingerbread Men Cookies image

These Gingerbread Men Cookies are as cute as can be. If desired, decorate with raisins, currants or cinnamon red hot candies for eyes and buttons. Or, pipe untinted or colored icing onto cookies.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips McCormick®

Time 4h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla;mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Tips:

- **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.** This will make a big difference in the flavor of your gingerbread men. - **Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.** This will help incorporate air into the mixture, making your gingerbread men tender and chewy. - **Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.** This will help prevent the mixture from curdling. - **Stir in the dry ingredients gradually.** This will help prevent the mixture from becoming too tough. - **Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.** This will make the dough easier to handle and will help prevent the gingerbread men from spreading too much in the oven. - **Bake the gingerbread men in a preheated oven.** This will help ensure that they cook evenly. - **Let the gingerbread men cool completely before decorating them.** This will help prevent the decorations from melting.

Conclusion:

Making gingerbread men is a fun and festive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and preparation, you can create delicious and beautiful gingerbread men that will be enjoyed by everyone. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started!