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Deliciously Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies

Unbelievably Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter and sugars.
  • Add the egg and molasses to the butter mixture.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Chill the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets.
  • Roll out the chilled dough and cut into shapes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven.
  • Allow cooling before decorating.