GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES

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No holiday treat platter would be complete without gingerbread man cookies! This is a tried-and-true recipe I'm happy to share with you. -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Frosting of choice

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Marvelous Muntsu
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These cookies are a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love.


Antonio marvens Dominique
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These cookies are a great way to celebrate the holidays.


Asadkhan Ghareeb
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I love the way these cookies look when they're decorated with sprinkles.


MD Rahim Molla
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough.


Janed
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I've made these cookies with both light and dark molasses. I prefer the flavor of the cookies made with dark molasses.


Thuso Mahlake
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These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.


Khanzada Attam
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I like to add a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough for extra flavor.


Neji Hyuga Neji Hyuga
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These cookies are the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Hashir Shahid
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I love that these cookies can be decorated however you like. I like to use royal icing to make them look extra festive.


Abrehim Almushki
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses.


Darshan Nickelen
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to gingerbread cookie recipe.


Janine
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


SADDAM GENTLMAN
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These cookies are so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I had no trouble following the recipe.


Mansoor Rajpoot
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I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.


Abdul Ajij
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. They're so addictive!


Rorey Fitz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good gingerbread cookie recipe for ages.


Dossco Daly
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These cookies are so cute! I can't wait to give them to my friends and family as gifts.


Mim Adnan
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My kids had a blast helping me make these cookies. They loved cutting out the shapes and decorating them.


Meesham Meesham
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I love that these cookies are made with molasses. It gives them such a rich flavor.


Patricia Marty
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These gingerbread men cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and so delicious.


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