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

Enjoy these festive, spiced gingerbread men cookies that are 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 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 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
Decorations
  • royal icing (for decorating)
  • assorted candies (for decorating)

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients to form dough. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, cut shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm. Cool completely.
  4. Decorate cooled cookies with royal icing and candies.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for easier rolling and cutting.