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Homemade Gingerbread Men Recipe You’ll Bake Every Christmas!

Bake the most iconic Christmas cookies — Gingerbread Men! They’re perfectly spiced, slightly crisp at the edges, soft inside, and fill your home with that cozy holiday smell of cinnamon, ginger, and honey. Let’s make them together step-by-step 👇 🥣 Ingredients Dry Ingredients: 400 g (3 ¼ cups) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda A pinch of salt 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional, for deeper color) Wet Ingredients: 120 g (½ cup) softened unsalted butter 150 g (¾ cup) brown sugar 150 g (½ cup) honey or molasses 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract For Icing: 200 g (1 ½ cups) powdered sugar 2–3 tbsp hot water ½ tsp lemon juice Food coloring (optional) 🍯 Step-by-Step Instructions Melt the Base: In a small saucepan, combine butter, honey, and brown sugar. Heat on low until melted and smooth — do not boil. Cool for 10–15 minutes. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and all spices. Combine Everything: Add the egg and vanilla to the cooled honey mixture. Mix well. Gradually pour it into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a little extra flour. Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to let the flavors develop. Roll & Cut: Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 4–5 mm (⅕ inch) thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters (and stars or hearts if you like) and place cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C / 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until edges turn golden brown. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Decorate: Mix powdered sugar, hot water, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy. Pipe faces, buttons, and outlines on each cookie — have fun with colors! 💡 Tips for Perfect Gingerbread Men For softer cookies: add 1–2 tsp sour cream. For glossy finish: brush with egg yolk + a drop of milk before baking. Store in an airtight tin for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for 2 months. To hang on your Christmas tree, make a small hole with a straw before baking! 🎅