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Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

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These soft and chewy gingerbread men cookies are the perfect holiday treat! Packed with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, they have a classic festive flavor that’s great for decorating and sharing. Perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.
  • Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Decorate with icing, sprinkles, or candies as desired.

Notes

  • For crispier cookies, roll dough thinner and bake an extra 1-2 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  • The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
  • Substitute maple syrup or honey for molasses for a slightly different flavor.

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