Gingerbread People
Bring the magic of the holidays to life with these adorable and delicious Gingerbread People cookies! Crafted from a spiced dough enriched with molasses, ground ginger, and cinnamon, these soft and chewy treats embody the warm, nostalgic flavors of the season. Perfect for baking with the whole family, the dough is easy to work with and produces delightfully crisp edges while maintaining a tender texture. Use your favorite cookie cutters to shape these festive figures, and let your creativity shine with icing, candies, and sprinkles for decorating. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this classic Christmas cookie recipe is a must-try for festive gatherings, gift-giving, or cozy nights by the fire. The perfect blend of holiday spice and sweetness awaits!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.333 cup Molasses
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- Optional decorations (icing, candies, etc.)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix on medium speed until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough portion to about 1/4-inch thickness. Keep the other portion in the fridge until ready to use.
Using gingerbread-shaped cookie cutters, cut out shapes and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Be careful not to overbake to keep the cookies soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the cooled gingerbread people with icing, candies, or sprinkles, as desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.8 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 2046 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 191.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1819 mg | 39% | |
*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.
