Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies Recipe
These Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. The warm blend of spices and sweet glaze make these cookies irresistible to kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 Cup Molasses (Grandma’s brand)
- 1 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Water (hot)
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 3 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ginger (ground)
- 6 Cups Flour
For the Glaze:
- 6 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2/3 Cups Milk
- 4 teaspoons Vanilla
Instructions
- Prepare Your Space. Prepare your work space as you will need to move quickly when baking. Set out multiple cookie sheets with parchment or a silpat. Arrange cooling racks over parchment. Set aside a glass bowl for reheating the dough in the microwave.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Glaze: Mix all glaze ingredients until smooth in a glass bowl and set aside.
- Cookies: Simmer molasses and shortening in a pot. Cream sugar, egg, and vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to creamed mixture. Blend spices into creamed mixture. Add molasses mixture and beat until incorporated. Beat in flour until a sticky dough forms. Roll out dough, cut out gingerbread men, and bake at 375 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Dunk hot cookies in glaze and let dry on a rack.
- Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- For best results, roll out and cut the dough while it’s still hot for easier handling.
- Vary the baking time depending on the size of the cookies.
- Ensure the cookies are fully coated in glaze for a sweet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Man, Cookies, Holiday Baking, Festive Treats, Christmas Cookies
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