recipe

Preparation Time:

35 min

Difficulty:

Novice

Ingredients:

  • 100g of all-purpose flour
  • 50g of brown sugar
  • 50g of unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp of ground ginger
  • 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp of baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp of salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 50g of molasses

Kitchen Tools Needed:

  • mixing bowl
  • rolling pin
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Instructions:

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add in the unsalted butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in the egg yolk and molasses until a dough forms.
  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes of gingerbread men.
  • Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before decorating.

Macros:

  • Total Calories: 290kcal
  • Carbs: 40g
  • Proteins: 5g
  • Fats: 10g