Ingredients for Sassy Gingerbread Men
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- Dark Corn Syrup
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- gingerbread men cookie cutters
- Royal Icing (for decoration)
- Raisins (for decoration)
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Sprinkles (for decoration)
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How to Make Sassy Gingerbread Men
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons orange zest and ¼ cup light corn syrup. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. 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 2 hours, or preferably overnight. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to ¼ inch thickness.
- Use gingerbread men cookie cutters to cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate your sassy gingerbread men with royal icing, raisins, sprinkles, or other fun decorations!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
104g
Fat
49g
Carbs
17g
