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Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

These Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies are perfect for the holiday season, combining softness and chewiness with rich ginger, cinnamon, and molasses flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed tightly for extra sweetness
  • 1 large egg adding richness to the dough
  • 1/2 cup molasses for signature flavor and color
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract to enhance sweetness
Decoration (Optional)
  • Royal icing for decorating

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well.
  5. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  6. Split the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  2. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to create shapes and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
  4. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  5. Once cooled, decorate with royal icing if desired.

Notes

For best results, ensure your butter is at room temperature and do not skip the chilling step. You can add ground nutmeg for additional flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.