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Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies for Festive Cheer

Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Cut out shapes using a gingerbread man cookie cutter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers still look soft.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.