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17+ Halloween Gingerbread Man Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!
Published on: Mar 5, 2024
The spooky season is upon us, and what better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with a delicious Halloween gingerbread man recipe? This classic holiday treat gets a creative and spooky twist, making it perfect for Halloween parties or a fun baking activity with the kids. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps of making these festive gingerbread men, and share some tips and tricks to ensure your gingerbread cookies are the talk of the town this Halloween.
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The Perfect Halloween Gingerbread Man Recipe
Ingredients:
To make these deliciously spooky gingerbread men, you will need the following ingredients:- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove one half of the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut out the shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate your gingerbread men with royal icing, using candy corn, sprinkles, and other Halloween-themed decorations to make them extra spooky and fun.
- Serve and enjoy your spooktacular Halloween gingerbread men!
Tips and Tricks:
- To make your gingerbread men even more flavorful, add a dash of black food coloring to the dough before rolling it out.
- For a more intense ginger flavor, add a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the dough.
- If you don't have molasses on hand, you can substitute it with honey or dark corn syrup.
- To make your cookies shiny, brush them with a mixture of beaten egg white and a tablespoon of water before baking.
- Don't have a gingerbread man cookie cutter? Use a knife to cut out the shape or try using other Halloween-themed cookie cutters like bats, ghosts, or pumpkins.
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