Gingerbread Men Dough
Whip up a batch of festive cheer with this classic Gingerbread Men Dough recipe, perfect for indulging in holiday baking traditions. Made with rich molasses, fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and a touch of vanilla, this dough creates irresistibly soft and aromatic cookies that are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. With just 20 minutes of prep time, the dough is effortlessly transformed into adorable gingerbread men using cookie cutters, ready to bake into perfection in under 10 minutes. Whether you're hosting a cookie decorating party or crafting edible gifts, this recipe promises delightful results and festive flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 thirds of a cup Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and continue mixing until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a stiff dough forms.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap them in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Re-roll the scraps and repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake the gingerbread men for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with icing and candies as desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 2097 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 636.1 g | 231% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 355.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 3878 mg | 83% | |
*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.
