Thick & Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies
These delightful Thick & Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies are perfect for the holiday season, combining spices and sweet molasses for a tasty treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/4 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
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Decorations (like icing and candies for fun and flair)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter along with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until everything is smoothly combined.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out the chilled dough.
- Use cookie cutters to create your favorite shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until slightly firm.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating with icing and candies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For freezing, ensure they are well-wrapped to prevent freezer burn; they'll last up to three months.