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Gingerbread Men Cookies

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Delightful Gingerbread Men Cookies perfect for holiday celebrations, filled with spice and creativity.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Royal icing for decorating

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream together the butter and brown sugar in another large bowl.
  3. Beat in the molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Cut out shapes using gingerbread men cookie cutters.
  9. Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely before decorating with royal icing.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of ground ginger and cinnamon. Use a piping bag for precise decorating.

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