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Gingerbread Men
Spiced gingerbread cookies with a tender crumb, decorated with smooth icing and festive sprinkles for classic holiday charm.
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(229 reviews on Sugar Spun Run)
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Prep time20 min
Bake time10 min
Total time210 min
Makes24
Ingredients
1
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
2
½ cup light or dark brown sugar (tightly packed)
3
½ cup unsulphured molasses ((I use Grandma's or Brer Rabbit brand and avoid using blackstrap))
4
1 large egg
5
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6
2 ¾ cups all purpose flour
7
¾ teaspoon baking soda
8
½ teaspoon salt
9
1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
10
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
11
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
12
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
13
3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
14
2-4 Tablespoons milk
15
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
16
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
17
Decorative candies and sprinkles (as desired)
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