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Cozy & Sweet Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

Enjoy these warm, soft, and chewy gingerbread cookies perfect for the holiday season or any cozy occasion.
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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 nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorating
  • decorating icing and sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to form dough, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), roll out dough, cut shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, cool, then decorate as desired.

Notes

Chill the dough well for easier rolling and cutting.