How to Make Best Gingerbread Men Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic holiday treats, gingerbread men cookies are an absolute must-have. These adorable little cookies are packed with warm spices and a hint of molasses, making them a perfect treat for the festive season. Whether you're making them as a fun activity with the kids, as a gift for friends and family, or simply to enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa, these gingerbread men cookies are sure to bring joy to everyone who tries them.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • 2 teaspoons McCormick® Ginger, Ground
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen cookies

  • Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
  • Press dough into a thick, flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into gingerbread men shapes with a 5-inch cookie cutter. Place gingerbread men 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 133mg