Description
A fun and festive giant gingerbread man recipe perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine applesauce, brown sugar, molasses, butter, egg, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the dough into a giant gingerbread man on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use icing and candies for decoration.
- Store in an airtight container.
- Can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: giant gingerbread man, holiday dessert, festive baking