Zutaten für Ellen's Spicy Gingerbread Men
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Clove
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Zubereitung von Ellen's Spicy Gingerbread Men
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened margarine and 1 cup of packed brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 1/2 cup molasses and 1 large egg yolk.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes.
- Place the cut-out cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
- Once cooled, frost and decorate your gingerbread men with your favorite frosting and candies.
- For an Easter twist, melt some chocolate and dip the cooled gingerbread men for an added delicious surprise! Then, decorate as desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
3g
Carbs
4g
