Dense, ginger-spiced basic gingerbread man cookies are one of the most iconic Christmas cookies, ever. The classic recipe has an amazingly long list of ingredients…which takes some time to mix. Our easy version starts with a cookie mix and just a few ingredients, so you can get to the fun of decorating and eating them sooner.
Gingerbread Cookie Mix: A simple and quick way to create the base for these easy gingerbread cookies.
Butter: Adds flavor, tenderness, and helps the cookies spread. Use softened, not melted butter.
Egg: Helps to bind all the ingredients together.
Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Water, vanilla frosting, red cinnamon decors.
These Easy Gingerbread Men Cookie treats come together amazingly fast!
With just a few ingredients, the dough for simple gingerbread cookies comes together effortlessly.
The dough is rolled out and cut with cookie cutters, to form the cutest cookies ever.
After they are baked, they are decorated with frosting and cinnamon candies.
Easy Gingerbread Man Cookies can remain a delightful treat for days or even months by following the below instructions.
Store the cookies in an airtight container. Use parchment paper or wax paper if you are layering to protect the decorations. Your cookies will stay fresh up to 4 days.
Arrange the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 1 to 2 hours, or until the cookies are firm to the touch. Once the cookies are frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer-safe resealable plastic bag (squeeze out any excess air from the bag to prevent freezer burn). Store for up to 3 months.
If your cookie dough is sticky, it might be because the butter was partially melted, instead of softened. The best way to soften butter is to leave sticks (still in their wrappers but out of the box) on the counter for about 1/2 hour. Or you can microwave unwrapped sticks on very low (20%) about 1 minute, turning the sticks once, about halfway through. If your dough is still sticky to roll out, refrigerate it about 15 minutes or until firm.
Try a batch from scratch! Betty’s easy Gingerbread Men is the perfect recipe for beginning bakers and seasoned experts alike.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 16% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
