Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies, a delightful treat perfect for holiday celebrations. With their rich blend of molasses and spices, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture that makes them irresistible. Easy to make and highly customizable, you can get creative with decorations, making them a fun activity for the whole family. Whether you serve them at Christmas gatherings or enjoy them as a cozy snack, these cookies are sure to bring warmth and joy to your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup butter flavored shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 6 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine molasses, shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and ginger. Gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
- Stir in hot water until the dough is smooth.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick; cut into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are set.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg