Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe

These Gingerbread Man Cookies are the

These Gingerbread Man Cookies are the heart of holiday baking-soft, spiced, and full of nostalgic charm. With a warmly flavored dough made from molasses, brown sugar, and a festive blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, each cookie is a blank canvas for creative decorating. Whether you’re baking with kids, prepping for a holiday cookie exchange, or simply craving a cozy winter treat, these classic cookies deliver joy in every bite. Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe Ingredients For the Gingerbread Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup molasses 2 tbsp milk For the Icing: 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 2-3 tbsp milk or water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Steps

Prepare the Dough

Prepare the Dough:

In a large bowl, whisk together

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda.

In a separate bowl, use an

In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the softened butter, brown sugar, and molasses until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until all ingredients are combined and the dough is consistent.

Divide the dough into two halves,

Divide the dough into two halves, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least two hours or overnight.

Roll and Cut the Cookies

Roll and Cut the Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)

Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out the gingerbread men shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Bake the Cookies

Bake the Cookies:

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