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Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water or milk for icing

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. Beat the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg, then mix in the molasses.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into gingerbread man shapes.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are just set.
  8. Cool completely, then pipe icing details for the face and buttons.