How to Make Cake Mix Gingerbread Men - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love the warm, spicy flavor of gingerbread? Are you looking for a fun and festive treat to make with the family during the holidays? Look no further than this recipe for Cake Mix Gingerbread Men! This simple and delicious recipe takes the classic gingerbread cookie and gives it a modern twist by using cake mix as the base. It's the perfect way to get the kids involved in the kitchen and create lasting memories.

With just a few pantry staples and a box of cake mix, you can have ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 package Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Spice Cake Mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup dark molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • non-pareils
  • 1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Vanilla Icing

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine cake mix, flour, eggs, oil, molasses, and ginger in a large bowl (mixture will be soft). Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Place dough on a lightly floured surface; cover with waxed paper. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with nonpareil sprinkles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Remove immediately to a cooling rack.
  • Place icing in zip-top freezer bag. Snip the tip off one corner to make a small hole. Pipe a face and ruffles onto each cookie.
  • Nutrition

    454 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 160mg