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

Gingerbread men are a classic holiday treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These adorable little cookies are often decorated with icing and candies to create festive and fun designs. The sweet and spicy flavors of gingerbread make them a beloved dessert during the holiday season. Whether you're making them as a special treat for your family or to share with friends, gingerbread men are sure to bring joy and delight to everyone who enjoys them.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package cook and serve butterscotch pudding mix
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 37 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 2 1/2 dozen

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the dry butterscotch pudding mix, butter, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; stir into the pudding mixture. Cover, and chill dough until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets. On a floured board, roll dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness, and cut into man shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies are golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 63mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 16mg