Description
Tender, chewy gingerbread man cookies with a deep molasses flavor and warm holiday spices. These cookies hold their shape and stay soft for days.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and molasses until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out gingerbread man shapes using a cookie cutter and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft to the touch.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American