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A close-up of three soft chewy gingerbread men cookies stacked on a light grey ceramic plate.

Soft Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies

Enjoy these deliciously soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, perfect for holiday festivities or a cozy treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
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
Decorations
  • Decorative icing (optional)
  • Sprinkles or candies (optional)

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar, then add molasses, egg, and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry and wet ingredients to form dough, chill for 1 hour.
  4. Roll out dough, cut shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
  5. Cool cookies, then decorate with icing and sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results and store cookies in an airtight container.