Best 8 Gingerbread Men From Splenda Recipes

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**Gingerbread Men From Splenda: A Sweet and Healthy Holiday Treat**

Gingerbread men are a classic holiday cookie that is enjoyed by people of all ages. They are traditionally made with molasses, flour, sugar, and spices, but this recipe uses Splenda instead of sugar, making them a healthier option. These gingerbread men are just as delicious as the traditional kind, but they are lower in calories and carbohydrates. They are also a good source of fiber and Vitamin C. This recipe makes about 3 dozen gingerbread men, so you can share them with your friends and family. The recipe also includes instructions for making a sugar-free glaze that can be used to decorate the gingerbread men. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these festive and delicious cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GINGERBREAD MEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield about 24 to 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
Royal icing, for decorating

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and allspice into a medium bowl; set aside. Melt the butter and shortening in a medium saucepan; remove from the heat and stir in the brown sugar and molasses. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
  • Add the egg to the butter mixture; beat with a mixer on medium speed until incorporated. Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture in two additions until just combined. Divide the dough in half; wrap each half in plastic wrap and pat into 1/2-inch-thick disks. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  • Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface, dusting with flour as needed. Cut out gingerbread men with a 3 1/2- to 5-inch cookie cutter and arrange 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush off the excess flour and refrigerate the cutouts 15 minutes.
  • Bake the cookies until golden around the edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool 3 to 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely. Decorate with royal icing and let harden at room temperature, about 1 hour.

GINGERBREAD MEN



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This recipe for gingerbread men uses butterscotch pudding mix and doesn't require molasses!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h37m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (3.5 ounce) package cook and serve butterscotch pudding mix
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the dry butterscotch pudding mix, butter, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; stir into the pudding mixture. Cover, and chill dough until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets. On a floured board, roll dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness, and cut into man shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 62.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

ELLEN'S SPICY GINGERBREAD MEN



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You just have to love Gingerbread Men. They are great fun to make. Grandkids and I use make them every Christmas season when they were younger. And shorter.

Provided by Myrna 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 gingerbread men

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
  • Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
  • til smooth.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350%.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frost and decorate.
  • At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1

GINGERBREAD MEN



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Use this versatile dough to make gingerbread men and other shapes. Let the kids decorate them with icing for a perfect winter's day activity

Provided by leahboundsx

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 40m

Yield Serves 15-20

Number Of Ingredients 8

225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
½ tsp salt
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 heaped tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
50g unsalted butter
100g soft brown sugar
100g golden syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Sieve the flour, salt, bicarb, ginger and cinnamon into a large bowl. Heat the butter, sugar and syrup until dissolved. Leave the sugar mixture to cool slightly, then mix into the dry ingredients to form a dough. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 mins.
  • On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out the dough to a ¼-inch thickness. Stamp out the gingerbread men shapes with a cutter, then re-roll any off-cuts and repeat. Place your gingerbread shapes on the lined trays, allowing space for them to spread. Cook for 10-15 mins, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium

FAVORITE OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD



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This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make.

Provided by Charles

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the egg, and mix in the molasses.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Blend into the creamed mixture. Stir in the hot water. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 434.7 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES



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These Gingerbread Men Cookies are as cute as can be. If desired, decorate with raisins, currants or cinnamon red hot candies for eyes and buttons. Or, pipe untinted or colored icing onto cookies.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 4h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

  • Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla;mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 125.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

GINGERBREAD COFFEECAKE (SPLENDA)



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This tender and very light-textured cake may very well become your next Christmas classic. From 50 Splenda Recipes.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Splenda granular
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
4 tablespoons margarine
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons molasses
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Splenda granular
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir flour and lightly measure 1 cup.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup Splenda, and spices in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the margarine using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside.
  • To the large bowl of flour, add the baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, molasses, and egg.
  • Beat with a spoon or on low speed with a mixer until smooth.
  • Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Add the tablespoon of Splenda and teaspoon of cinnamon to the reserved crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when touched lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 3

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES



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No holiday treat platter would be complete without gingerbread man cookies! This is a tried-and-true recipe I'm happy to share with you. -Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons water
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
Frosting of choice

Steps:

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg and water. In another bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients minus frosting; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
  • To make the cookies more festive, decorate them with sprinkles, candy, or icing.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Splenda Gingerbread Men are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture and sweet and spicy flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

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