Description
A fun and creative way to transform a classic gingerbread man into a unique treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Royal icing for decoration
- Colored candies for embellishment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg, mixing well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out gingerbread man shapes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool completely.
- Decorate with royal icing and colored candies to create disguises.
Notes
- Use different shapes for a variety of characters.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
- Let the icing dry completely before stacking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gingerbread man
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, disguise, cookies, festive, baking