Best Gingerbread Men Cookies
Ingredients:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1/2 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing and candy for decorating optional
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and golden.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate with icing and candy for festive fun!
Perfectly spiced and full of holiday cheer!
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