Soft and Easy Gingerbread Men

Delight in the festive charm of Soft and Easy Gingerbread Men, a foolproof recipe that yields irresistibly tender cookies packed with warm spices and rich molasses flavor. Perfect for holiday baking or any cozy occasion, this recipe combines the nostalgic aroma of ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The dough is easy to work with after a brief chill, making it ideal for creating adorable gingerbread shapes with cookie cutters. Quick to bake and fun to decorate, these classic cookies are a merry addition to any dessert table. Whether you’re crafting a winter wonderland or gifting homemade treats, these kid-friendly gingerbread cookies are guaranteed to spread joy.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 170 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams brown sugar
• 120 ml molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 350 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.

Step 2

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one portion of chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or candies as desired once fully cooled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3587.1

Total Fat 149.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 376.4mg	0%
Sodium 1395.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 540.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 268.3g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 575.9mg	0%
Iron 25.5mg	0%
Potassium 3022.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 59.1%