Gingerbread Men Cookies

prep time:
20 minutes
total time:
20 minutes
Makes 2 dozen
StephanieStephanie Corbin

ingredients

  • 3 c. flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 c. butter, softened
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg

directions

  • 1

    Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl, set aside. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl on medium until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mix on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

  • 2

    Roll dough to 1/4 in thickness and cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5 inch cookie cutter. Place 1 in apart and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°.

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