Gingerbread Man Cookies
Soft and chewy gingerbread man cookies are perfect for holiday baking, featuring warm spices and a rich molasses flavor that make them a festive treat.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted for best results
- 1 cup molasses Rich, dark molasses works best
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1 large egg Room temperature
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg to the mixture; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out gingerbread man shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm but not too dark.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before decorating.
Notes
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating to ensure the icing does not melt. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.