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Soft and Easy Gingerbread Men
At a Glance
- Prep
- 1 hr 38 min
- Cook
- 9 minutes
- Total
- 1 hr 38 min
- Servings
- 24 servings
Categories
- Dessert
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Bake
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- All
Allergens
- Dairy
- Eggs
- Gluten
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 24. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
Soft and Easy Gingerbread Men
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Equipment
Mixing bowls, electric mixer, rolling pin, cookie cutters, baking sheet, parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional decorations: icing, candies
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Instructions
Cream butter and sugar until lightened.
Beat in egg and molasses until smooth.
Whisk in spices, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix in flour until a stiff dough forms.
Chill dough 15-20 minutes for easier handling.
Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut into gingerbread shapes with cookie cutters.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
Cool on a rack before decorating.
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