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Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies,

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These soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies are bursting with warm spices and molasses, making them the perfect holiday treat. Decorate them with royal icing, candies, or sprinkles for a festive and delicious dessert!

Ingredients

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For the Gingerbread Cookies:

  • ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (120ml) unsulfured molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

For Decorating (Optional):

  • Royal icing (store-bought or homemade)
  • Assorted sprinkles or candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
    • Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight).
  2. Roll and Cut the Cookies:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
    • Re-roll scraps as needed and repeat with the remaining dough.
  3. Bake the Cookies:
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies chewy.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Decorate:
    • Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, or candies as desired. Let the icing set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For softer cookies, avoid rolling the dough too thin and bake for the minimum time.
  • The dough can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before rolling out.
  • Store decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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