Gingerbread men

Delight in making these classic Gingerbread Men cookies! Combining the warmth of ginger, sweet maple syrup, and a touch of spice, these treats are perfect for the holiday season. Easy-to-follow recipe for deliciously festive cookies.

  • 27 Mar 2024
  • Cook time 15 min
  • Prep time 45 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 7 Ingredients

Gingerbread men

Gingerbread men are a classic holiday treat that brings joy to both kids and adults alike. These fun, festive cookies are flavored with warm spices and have a delightful crunch. Whether you're making them for a holiday party or as a fun family baking activity, gingerbread men are sure to be a hit.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
110g
1/2 cup brown sugar
120g
1/2 cup maple syrup
120g
1 yolk
16g
2.50 cups all-purpose white wheat flour
310g
1 tbsp ginger
16g
1 tsp spice mix
5g

Instructions:

1. Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.
3. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the maple syrup and egg yolk to the butter-sugar mixture. Continue to beat on medium speed until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, ginger, and spice mix.
5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or use your electric mixer on low speed until the dough comes together. It should be smooth and slightly sticky.
6. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. Chilling the dough makes it easier to roll out and cut.
7. Roll Out Dough: After the dough has chilled, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut Shapes: Use your favorite gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the cutouts to the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each gingerbread man.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the gingerbread men cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Decorate (Optional): Once the cookies are completely cool, you can decorate them with icing, candies, or any other decorations of your choice.
12. Serve: Enjoy your delicious homemade gingerbread men with family and friends!

Tips:

- Chill the Dough: After mixing the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour. This makes the dough easier to roll out and helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.

- Flour Your Surface: Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin to prevent the dough from sticking and tearing.

- Even Thickness: Roll the dough to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch, to ensure all cookies bake evenly.

- Baking Time: Keep a close eye on the cookies while they bake. They are done when they are firm and slightly darkened around the edges, which typically takes about 8-10 minutes in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven.

- Cool Before Decorating: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating to avoid smearing the icing.

With these steps and tips, you're now ready to bake a batch of delicious gingerbread men. Enjoy decorating them with your favorite icing and candies, and share them with friends and family to spread holiday cheer. Happy baking!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size110 grams
Energy
Calories 420kcal17%
Protein
Protein 7g5%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 60g17%
Fiber 1.92g5%
Sugar 18g19%
Fat
Fat 16g20%
Saturated 9g29%
Cholesterol 77mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 150ug17%
Choline 33mg6%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg14%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg1%
Vitamin B3 1.09mg7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg5%
Vitamin B9 18ug4%
Vitamin B12 0.06ug2%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg1%
Vitamin K 1.48ug1%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 36mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.13mg0%
Iron, Fe 1.33mg12%
Magnesium, Mg 27mg6%
Phosphorus, P 90mg7%
Potassium, K 140mg4%
Selenium, Se 14ug25%
Sodium, Na 10mg1%
Zinc, Zn 0.77mg7%
Water
Water 11g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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