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
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.
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colin willcocks
[email protected]These cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more molasses next time. Otherwise, they were delicious and I loved the spices.
James Kelly
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I made them with my kids and we had a lot of fun decorating them. They turned out so cute and they tasted delicious too. We'll definitely be making these again.
Angelica Casarez
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of soft and chewy, and the spices are just right. I love decorating them with candy and sprinkles. They're always a festive addition to any holiday par
Alikhan Ali
[email protected]These cookies are a classic for a reason. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I love decorating them with royal icing and sprinkles. They're always a hit at Christmas parties.
Zainali Tiktoker
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Zayyab Malik
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread men cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The cookies were soft and chewy, and the icing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Anish Lamsal
[email protected]These cookies were super easy to make. I made them with my kids and they had a lot of fun helping me. The cookies turned out great and we had a lot of fun decorating them. We'll definitely be making these again.
ANAS BIN SIRAJDEEN
[email protected]I had some trouble rolling out the dough. It was a little too sticky. I ended up adding some more flour and that helped. The cookies turned out great, though. They were so soft and chewy.
BORO BARNABAS
[email protected]These cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingerbread men cookies he's ever had. I think I'll try making them again with less ginger next time.
Tierney McLaughlin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out great. They were the perfect combination of soft and chewy. I decorated them with royal icing and sprinkles and they looked so festive. I will definitely be making these again.
Arham Jutt
[email protected]These cookies were amazing! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Babar Qureshi
[email protected]I've been making these gingerbread men cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my friends and family members.
Amtiaz Uddin
[email protected]These gingerbread men cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The cookies were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making these again.