Gingerbread Men Cookies

Health score
4%
Gingerbread Men Cookies
230 min.
12
731kcal

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There's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread Men Cookies wafting through your home during the holiday season. These delightful treats evoke warm memories of winter festivities, with their beautifully spiced flavors and charming, festive shapes. Perfect for decorating with colorful icing and candies, these cookies are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a canvas for creativity, making them a favorite for both kids and adults alike.

The process of making Gingerbread Men is a delightful adventure in itself. From creaming together the butter and sugar to rolling out the dough, each step brings joy and anticipation. The warm notes of cinnamon, ginger, and allspice create a nostalgic blend that instantly transports you to cozy gatherings by the fireplace. Once baked to perfection, these quirky little figures are just waiting to be decorated with fun embellishments, allowing everyone to express their artistic flair.

Whether you're preparing for a holiday party, a baking day with family, or just want to treat yourself and loved ones, Gingerbread Men Cookies are a must-try. Not only do they taste incredible, but they also serve as a delightful activity that brings people together. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create some sweet memories with these irresistible cookies!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • 5.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground ginger 
  • 12 servings chocolate icing 
  • 12 servings m&m candies assorted
  • cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 12 servings sugar assorted
  • 0.3 cup water hot

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • cookie cutter
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until fluffy.
  2. Stir together baking soda and 1/4 cup hot water until dissolved; stir in molasses.
  3. Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients.
  4. Add to butter mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 35
  6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  7. Cut dough with a 4-inch gingerbread man-shaped cookie cutter.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 350 for 15 to 18 minutes.
  10. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  11. Spoon Royal Icing into a small zip-top plastic freezer bag. Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole; pipe faces on cookies, or spread cookies with Buttermilk Frosting. Decorate cookies as desired with candies and sugar crystals.
  12. Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies: Prepare recipe as directed, cutting dough with a 1- to 2 1/2-inch snowflake-shaped cutter.
  13. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  14. Bake at 350 for 13 to 17 minutes. Cool and decorate as directed. Makes: about 9 dozen. Hands-on time: 1 hr.; Total time: 4 hr., 50 min., including icing and frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories731kcal
Protein3.72%
Fat29.42%
Carbs66.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.02
Glycemic Load
69.06
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.228260868269%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:731.14kcal
36.56%
Fat:24.1g
37.07%
Saturated Fat:12.84g
80.23%
Carbohydrates:123.21g
41.07%
Net Carbohydrates:121.03g
44.01%
Sugar:76.83g
85.37%
Cholesterol:42.92mg
14.31%
Sodium:380.9mg
16.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.86g
13.73%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.73%
Selenium:25.17µg
35.96%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.03%
Folate:107.76µg
26.94%
Iron:4.38mg
24.33%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.42%
Magnesium:82.82mg
20.7%
Vitamin B3:3.78mg
18.89%
Potassium:495.72mg
14.16%
Copper:0.23mg
11.31%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.92%
Vitamin A:507.48IU
10.15%
Calcium:92.9mg
9.29%
Fiber:2.18g
8.73%
Phosphorus:81.42mg
8.14%
Vitamin E:0.91mg
6.05%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.17%
Vitamin K:5.22µg
4.97%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.67%
Source:My Recipes