Soft Chewy Gingerbread Men
These adorable gingerbread men are soft, chewy, and filled with warm spices that make every bite feel like a hug. Perfect for decorating and sharing, they add a touch of holiday magic to your kitchen! 🎄
🥯 Main Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍬 Decorative Touches
- Decorative icing and candies (optional)
👩🍳 Directions
➡️ In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking soda to combine the dry ingredients.
➡️ In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy and well mixed.
➡️ Then, add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is smooth and delightful.
➡️ Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
➡️ Once ready, refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
➡️ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills.
➡️ On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick, making it easy to shape.
➡️ Cut out gingerbread men shapes and place them on baking sheets, leaving space for them to spread.
➡️ Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are just set and slightly firm to the touch.
➡️ Let them cool completely before decorating with icing and candies if desired. Enjoy your festive creations!