Gingerbread Men from a Cake Mix
Transform holiday baking into a breeze with these charming Gingerbread Men made from a cake mix! This easy recipe uses a box of spice cake mix to simplify the process, while the addition of molasses and ground ginger delivers the traditional warm flavor you crave. The dough comes together effortlessly in just one bowl, making it perfect for busy bakers or family baking sessions with kids. After a quick bake in the oven, these cookies are soft, perfectly spiced, and ready to be decorated with royal icing, candy decorations, or sprinkles for a festive finishing touch. Ideal for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or gifts, these gingerbread cookies are as adorable as they are delicious. Serve them with a glass of milk or a cup of hot cocoa for the ultimate seasonal treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) Spice cake mix
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- as desired Royal icing (optional for decorating)
- as desired Candy decorations or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, all-purpose flour, and ground ginger. Mix until well combined.
Add the melted butter, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky to handle, refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are set and just slightly browned.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are fully cooled, decorate them with royal icing, candy decorations, or sprinkles as desired.
Allow the decorations to set before serving or storing. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.2 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.4 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 585.6 g | 213% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 326.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1161 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 1933 mg | 41% | |
*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.
