PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASHLEY MEYER
STYLING BY ASHLEY MEYER AND AIRIELLE FARLEY
No holiday cookie platter would be complete without gingerbread men, and this traditional recipe makes deliciously soft and chewy creations that children and grownups alike will enjoy.
Ingredients: Makes 2 dozen
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- White icing and red cinnamon candies for decoration
Cream butter and brown sugar together until fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, and water. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients (minus decorations) and gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate dough until easy to handle, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut out shapes. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm. Cool completely and decorate with icing and candies.
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