Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies
These Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies are perfect for the holiday season. They are easy to make, fun to decorate, and fill your home with a warm, sweet aroma.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling out the dough)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
For the royal icing
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
For the Cookies
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses and the egg, mixing well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes.
- Bake at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes or until set.
For the Royal Icing
- Beat the powdered sugar, warm water, meringue powder, and cream of tartar until smooth.
- Decorate your cooled cookies and add sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chill the dough to make it easier to roll out. Use a sharp cookie cutter for clear shapes. Don’t overbake; cookies will harden as they cool. Experiment with different spices for varied flavors. Ensure your butter is softened for easy mixing.