Ingredients
To make these delicious mini gingerbread man cookies, you will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
Gingerbread man cookies are a fun and easy way to get into the holiday spirit. Here are the steps to make your own mini gingerbread men:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a mini gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The cookies will still be soft in the middle.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Enjoy your mini gingerbread man cookies!
Nutrition
These mini gingerbread man cookies are a delicious and festive treat that the whole family will enjoy. They are also relatively low in fat and calories and are a great snack or dessert option. Each cookie has approximately 80 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, and 1 gram of protein.
These cookies are also a great source of fiber and vitamins and minerals. The molasses adds a good dose of iron and the spices provide some antioxidants. The all-purpose flour and butter provide some B vitamins and calcium.
For a healthier option, you can try using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, applesauce instead of butter, and maple syrup instead of molasses. You can also skip the colored sugar, if desired.
These mini gingerbread man cookies are a great way to enjoy a sweet treat while still keeping it healthy. They are the perfect snack or dessert for the holidays and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.