Gingerbread Men Recipe

Gingerbread men is a traditional type of cookie that is usually made during Christmas or winter festivals around the holidays. These cookies are enriched with spices such as ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and are often given a human-like shape. Cookie dough is usually handmade and given the desired shape through molds. It is then baked and decorated. They can be hung on Christmas trees or eaten just to enjoy them. The making and decorating of gingerbread men has become a delightful tradition among families.

Here is the gingerbread men recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon clove powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses (optional, if not, you can increase the granulated sugar)

To Decorate:

• Colored candies
• Ornamental pens
• Powdered sugar glaze (optional)

Construction:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare the baking sheet lined with baking paper.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
3. In another large bowl, whisk together the butter and sugars well. Add the egg and mix well. (Add molasses if you’re using it.)
4. Add the dry ingredients, 1/3 and mix. Then add the remaining dry ingredients and mix until the dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface and roll it out. Then let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out onto a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut out cookie shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.
7. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
8. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet.
9. Once cooled, decorate the cookies with powdered sugar glaze or decorating pencils, optionally. You can also decorate it with colorful candies or other decorations as you wish.
10. Serve the decorated cookies once they are completely cooled and enjoy!

This recipe will allow you to make the gingerbread men at home in a delightful way. Enjoy your meal!