Gingerbread Man Cookies
Gingerbread Man Cookies are a classic holiday treat. This recipe doesn't require chilling like most do, and is loaded with classic ginger flavor you want. A perfect addition to your Christmas Cookies list, these gingerbread cookies will soon be a family-favorite recipe.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread man cookies
Servings: 20
Calories: 240kcal
Cookie directions
Preheat oven to 350 and line cookie sheet with parchment paper
Using a standing mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and molasses and egg
Add in the water and mix until combined
In a large bowl, combine the flour, and the spices
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients into the wet
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch in thickness
Using your favorite gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut out your shapes Bake in the oven for 10 minutes
Allow to cool completely
Icing
Using the standing mixer, combine the egg whites, cream of tarter, vanilla and powder sugar and mix until combined and stiff peaks form
Scoop icing into the piping bag
Decorate your cookies how ever you want.
Allow icing to dry for a hour before enjoying!
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg