Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies
Soft, chewy gingerbread men cookies made with molasses, brown sugar, and warm spices — perfect for holiday baking and decorating.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Cost: $6–$8
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl For creaming butter and sugar
- 1 Medium mixing bowl For dry ingredients
- 1 Whisk or electric mixer Mix until light and fluffy
- 1 Rolling pin Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness
- 2 Baking sheets Line with parchment paper
- 1 Wire cooling rack Cool cookies completely
- 1 Rubber spatula To fold ingredients
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accuracy
- As needed Gingerbread men cookie cutters Choose your favorite size
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour Sifted
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger Freshly ground preferred
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth
- 0.25 teaspoon Cloves Optional for stronger spice
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper Enhances depth
- 0.75 cup Molasses Unsulfured
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar Optional for balance
- 0.75 cup Butter Softened
- 1 large Egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda For lift
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances flavor
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds aroma
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and molasses; mix well.
- Fold dry mix into wet mix; form dough.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating.
Notes
Decorate with icing, candies, or leave plain for a classic chewy treat. Adjust spices to taste for more or less warmth.
Nutrition
Serving: 35g | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.3mg