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Gingerbread Men Recipe

Classic gingerbread men cookies, perfect for the holidays.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup butter, softened

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and molasses, mix well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mix until combined.
  5. Roll dough to ¼ inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with cookie cutters.
  6. Place cookies on baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cookies, Holiday
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