Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (375 grams)
- Ground gingerbread spice: 2 tablespoons (10 grams)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2 grams)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram)
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 grams)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200 grams)
- Large egg: 1
- Molasses: 1/2 cup (120 milliliters)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, gingerbread spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the molasses.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out gingerbread men shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Place the gingerbread men on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 gingerbread man):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 6 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Festive and holiday-themed
- Aromatic with a warm gingerbread spice blend
- Soft and chewy on the inside
- Crispy on the edges
- Can be decorated with royal icing or sprinkles
User Comments:
- "These gingerbread men are the perfect treat for the holidays!"
- "My kids love these and they're so easy to make."
- "The gingerbread spice blend is so flavorful and delicious."
- "These are the best gingerbread men I've ever had."
- "I decorated these with my kids and they turned out so cute."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to preheat the oven before baking for best results.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the gingerbread men tough.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- The gingerbread men can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
