Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 dozen
Description:
Indulge your taste buds with the delightful and heartwarming aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread Man Cookies. This recipe, crafted with love from lovewithrecipes.com, invites you to create not just cookies but sweet memories. Perfect for dessert, these cookies are not only a treat for your palate but also a joy to make. Let’s embark on this culinary journey that combines the warmth of ginger with the sweetness of molasses.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups of flour
- 1 tablespoon of ginger
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of margarine
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of water
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1919
- Fat: 49.1g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 939mg
- Carbohydrates: 335.5g
- Fiber: 9.6g
- Sugar: 77.5g
- Protein: 33.1g
Keywords:
Cookie & Brownie, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Recipe Yield:
1 dozen
Aggregated Rating:
Not available
Review Count:
2 reviews
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cloves, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Set aside.
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Create Molasses Mixture: In a small saucepan, heat over low heat, melting 1/4 cup of margarine, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/4 cup of molasses. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Blend the Batter: Alternately stir in the flour mixture and 1/4 cup of water into the molasses mixture until well blended.
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Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for an hour, allowing the flavors to meld.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring it’s ready for the cookie-baking adventure.
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Roll and Cut: Roll out the chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 6-inch long cookie cutter to cut out the iconic gingerbread man shapes.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the cutouts on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
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Decoration Time: Once out of the oven, let your creativity shine. Decorate the cookies with raisins, giving each gingerbread man its unique personality.
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Enjoy the Sweetness: Allow the cookies to cool slightly before indulging in the sweet, spiced goodness you’ve created.
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Share the Love: These Gingerbread Man Cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds but a gesture of love. Share them with friends and family, spreading the joy that comes with homemade delights.
In just a little over an hour, you’ve transformed simple ingredients into a batch of delectable Gingerbread Man Cookies. Each bite tells a story, a story of warmth, sweetness, and the joy of creating something special in your own kitchen. So, bake, decorate, and savor the delicious moments you’ve crafted with this delightful recipe.
