Description
A fun and delicious gingerbread cookie shaped like the iconic gingerbread man from Shrek.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decorating
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into gingerbread man shapes.
- Place cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Let cool before decorating with royal icing.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use different colors of icing for a fun design.
- Make sure the dough is chilled for easier rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread man, Shrek, cookies, dessert