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Soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies on a festive plate

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

These soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies are perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, making them an ideal treat for the holiday season. Their delightful texture and classic flavor will bring joy to any gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (113g), softened
  • 0.5 cup Light brown sugar (100g), packed
  • 0.5 cup Molasses (120ml)
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
For Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Gingerbread men cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  2. Cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Baking and Decorating
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line baking sheets with parchment paper, then roll out chilled dough and cut into gingerbread men shapes.
  2. Place cookies on prepared sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm, then cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  3. Whisk powdered sugar and milk for the icing, and once cookies are completely cool, decorate as desired.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, be careful not to overbake them. You can store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.