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A close-up of three soft chewy gingerbread men cookies stacked on a light wood board.

Soft Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

Enjoy these deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday festivities or any cozy occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorative Icing and Sprinkles
  • Decorative icing (optional)
  • Sprinkles or candies (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough, refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and place on baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, then cool and decorate.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before rolling out.