Description
Experience the festive joy of baking with these Aromatic Effortless Gingerbread Man Cookies. With their perfectly spiced dough and delightful crunch, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to make and perfect for decorating, they evoke the warmth of holiday gatherings and create lasting memories. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or beautifully packaged as gifts, these cookies promise smiles all around.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the molasses and egg to the mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are firm but centers remain soft. Cool on sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg