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soft chewy gingerbread men cookies

Soft Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies to Melt Your Heart

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies perfect for the holiday season.


Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  6. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut into gingerbread men shapes.
  8. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm.
  10. Let cool before decorating.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • For added flavor, let the dough sit overnight in the fridge.
  • Decorate with icing or candies.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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