Gingerbread Men Pepperidge Farm Copycat by Todd Wilbur
Recreate the festive magic of the holidays with this Gingerbread Men Pepperidge Farm Copycat recipe by Todd Wilbur! Perfectly spiced with ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these classic gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly flavorful, thanks to the rich addition of molasses and dark brown sugar. This recipe walks you through every step, from mixing the buttery dough to cutting out charming gingerbread shapes and baking them to perfection. Whether you keep them simple or decorate them with royal icing, these cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy moments at home. Ready in just 30 minutes of active time, this recipe makes 24 cookies, ensuring there’s enough to share the joy. Keywords: gingerbread men cookies, copycat Pepperidge Farm recipe, holiday baking, spiced cookies, Todd Wilbur recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.25 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.75 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup Dark brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 batch Royal icing (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Divide the dough into two portions and flatten each into a disk. Wrap the disks tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, decorate the cooled cookies with royal icing or other decorations of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.3 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% | |
*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.
