Martha's Gingerbread Men
Get into the holiday spirit with *Martha's Gingerbread Men*, a timeless recipe for soft and perfectly spiced cookies that bring festive cheer to your kitchen. Made with rich molasses, warm cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these classic cookies boast the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The dough is easy to work with, crafting sturdy yet tender gingerbread figures that hold their shape beautifully, whether you're baking with the kids or preparing for a holiday cookie swap. Once baked to golden perfection, let your creativity shine as you decorate these charming treats with royal icing, sprinkles, and candies. Ready in just over an hour with simple pantry staples, *Martha's Gingerbread Men* are a must-bake for making joyful holiday memories.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.333 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.333 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 batch royal icing or decorative icing
- 1 set assorted candies or sprinkles (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2
Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
Step 5
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 6
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 7
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one portion of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Step 8
Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 9
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are set. Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once the cookies are cooled, decorate with royal icing and any additional candies or sprinkles as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (779.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2885.6 |
| Total Fat 46.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 312.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1425.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 587.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 386.3g | |
| Protein 32.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 378.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2020.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories