Gingerbread Cookies Recipe For Perfect Gingerbread Men 2

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

5. Divide the dough into two equal portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

8. Place the cut-out cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about an inch apart. Gather and reroll any scraps to cut out more cookies.

9. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft and chewy.

10. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate with icing, candies, or sprinkles to bring your gingerbread men to life.