Quick And Easy Gingerbread People Recipe

This foolproof recipe delivers perfectly spiced gingerbread men every time! My go-to Christmas treat, I crave these delicious cookies all year round. Get ready to bake up a batch of festive fun – perfect for holiday baking or a cozy afternoon treat.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 3811.7 kcal
Protein 96g
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Ingredients for Quick And Easy Gingerbread People

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How to Make Quick And Easy Gingerbread People

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread people. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, decorate your gingerbread people with icing, sprinkles, or candies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

147 g

Sugar

1205g

Fat

159g

Carbs

187g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick And Easy Gingerbread People?

Quick And Easy Gingerbread People takes about 120 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick And Easy Gingerbread People?

Quick And Easy Gingerbread People has approximately 3811.7 calories per serving, with about 96 g protein, 187 g carbohydrates and 237 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick And Easy Gingerbread People?

The key ingredients for Quick And Easy Gingerbread People are Spice Cake Mix, Flour, Eggs, Oil, Molasses, Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.

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