Gingerbread Recipe

Gingerbread Men Recipe (24-30 cookies)

Ingredients

• 3 cups all plain flour
• 1 tablesppoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

• In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients (flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, salt) – set aside
• In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown suger together
• Add the egg and mix until combines
• Add the molasses and vanilla until smooth
• Add the dry ingredients
• Mix until a soft dough forms (should be slightly sticky)
• Divide the dough in half and flatten
• Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour
• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees
• Lightly flour your surface and rolling pin
• Roll the dough until about 1/4 inches thick
• Cut the dough using a gingerbread cutter
• Place gingerbread men on parchment paper
• Bake for 8-10 minutes
• Allow cooks to cool and transfer to cooling rack
• Now you can decorate with icing and sweets