GINGERBREAD HOUSE TECHNIQUES RECIPES

Name: Gingerbread Men Cookies
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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No holiday treat platter would be complete without gingerbread men 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

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

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, FatContent 4g fat (2g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 17mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 128mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 2g protein.

GINGERBREAD COOKIES RECIPE | ALLRECIPES

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This is a very tasty Christmas dessert. This recipe is very nice for Christmas parties as it makes 2 1/2 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.

Provided by Heather

Categories Gingerbread Cookies

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 ½ cups dark molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup cold water
⅓ cup shortening
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.
Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, CarbohydrateContent 51.7 g, FatContent 5.3 g, FiberContent 1 g, ProteinContent 3.2 g, SaturatedFatContent 1.5 g, SodiumContent 198.7 mg, SugarContent 25.2 g

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