Delicious and Festive Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe

These classic gingerbread man cookies are the perfect holiday treat, with warm spices and a soft, chewy texture that everyone will love. Make a batch to share with friends and family or to decorate as a fun holiday activity.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing, candies, or sprinkles as desired.
9. Enjoy your homemade gingerbread man cookies!

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