Description
A delightful gingerbread cookie shaped like a woman, perfect for the holiday season.
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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter mixture, then mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out shapes using a gingerbread woman cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cookies cool before decorating.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Decorate with icing for a festive look.
- Consider using a mix of spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread woman, holiday cookies, gingerbread cookies, festive treats