Gingerbread Man Recipe Food Network

Gingerbread Man Recipe from Food Network

Ingredients



This delicious gingerbread man recipe from Food Network requires the following ingredients:

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

To make this delicious gingerbread man recipe, follow these instructions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the egg, molasses, and water; mix until well blended.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out gingerbread men with a 3-inch cookie cutter. Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

These gingerbread men are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a variety of other treats. Try topping them with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg. You can also dip them in melted chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles or nuts. For a more savory treat, serve them with a dollop of cream cheese and a sprinkle of chopped herbs.

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