Gingerbread Men

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Gingerbread Men
45 min.
24
255kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Gingerbread Men, a festive treat that is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering! With their spiced aroma wafting through your kitchen, these charming little cookies are not only an iconic symbol of the holiday season but also a fun family activity that everyone can enjoy. Imagine crafting your own personalized gingerbread men, adorning them with sweet decorations like colorful sprinkles, raisins, and chocolate chips!

This recipe is especially appealing as it’s entirely dairy-free, making it a perfect option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter twist on a classic favorite. Each bite delivers a rich and satisfying flavor, thanks to the combination of dark molasses and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can prepare a batch of 24 scrumptious cookies that each pack around 255 calories.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, sharing with friends, or simply indulging in some self-care with delicious homemade treats, Gingerbread Men are a delightful choice. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and unleash your creativity in the kitchen as you create these adorable and tasty little cookies that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • teaspoons cinnamon 
  • cup blackstrap molasses dark
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • teaspoon coffee granules with tap water instant
  • 24 servings raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cup shortening 
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Cream together first 6 ingredients.
  2. Add sugar and molasses and continue to beat.
  3. Add beaten eggs, coffee and 3 or 4 cups of flour and continue to beat.
  4. Add remaining flour and mix by hand. (Dough will be very stiff.) Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Flatten the dough on a floured board and cut out large and small gingerbread men with cookie cutters.
  5. Transfer to a baking sheet and use diced raisins, chocolate chips, sprinkles, sugar and candies to dress your gingerbread men.
  6. Bake at 325 10 to 13 minutes for small cookies and 15 to 20 minutes for large cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories255kcal
Protein4.96%
Fat33.25%
Carbs61.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.71
Glycemic Load
24.82
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.6004347861137%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:254.68kcal
12.73%
Fat:9.49g
14.6%
Saturated Fat:2.48g
15.49%
Carbohydrates:39.68g
13.23%
Net Carbohydrates:38.84g
14.12%
Sugar:19.47g
21.63%
Cholesterol:13.64mg
4.55%
Sodium:196.74mg
8.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.18g
6.37%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.09%
Selenium:12.61µg
18.01%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.24%
Folate:49.44µg
12.36%
Iron:2mg
11.11%
Magnesium:40.86mg
10.21%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.69%
Vitamin B3:1.7mg
8.52%
Potassium:246.23mg
7.04%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.67%
Copper:0.11mg
5.55%
Vitamin K:4.69µg
4.46%
Phosphorus:40.35mg
4.03%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.88%
Calcium:38.13mg
3.81%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.43%
Fiber:0.83g
3.33%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.88%
Source:My Recipes