Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix Recipe

Whip up a batch of adorable gingerbread men in a fraction of the time with this easy recipe! Using a cake mix as a base, these festive cookies are wonderfully spiced and perfect for decorating with your favorite candies and sprinkles. A delightful holiday treat the whole family will love!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 128 mins
Calories 301.2 kcal
Protein 7g
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How to Make Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine one 15.25-ounce box of gingerbread cake mix, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup molasses, and 1 tablespoon ground ginger.
  3. Stir until thoroughly blended. The dough will be quite thick.
  4. Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up for easier rolling.
  5. Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll out the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
  7. Place cut-out cookies about 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Remove cookies from baking sheets immediately and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, decorate your gingerbread men with your favorite candies, sprinkles, icing, or raisins.
  11. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

12g

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix?

Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix takes about 148 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 128 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix?

Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix has approximately 301.2 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix?

The key ingredients for Gingerbread Men From A Cake Mix are Spice Cake Mix, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Dark Molasses, Ground Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.

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