Ingredients
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- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling out the dough)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons warm water
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the molasses and egg: Mix in the molasses and the egg until well combined.
- Combine the mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut out the cookies: Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are firm. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Make the icing: In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, warm water, meringue powder, and cream of tartar until smooth.
- Decorate the cookies: Use the icing to decorate the cooled cookies and add sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Chill the dough thoroughly for best results. Use room temperature ingredients for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian