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Classic Gingerbread Men Cookies – Adorable, Spiced & Perfect for Decorating! ☃️🍪

Enjoy these festive gingerbread men cookies, perfect for decorating and sharing during the holidays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough, chill for 1 hour.
  4. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies and decorate as desired.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and use cookie cutters for fun shapes.