McCormick® Gingerbread Men Cookies

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Form the dough into a thick disk, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up. (4+ hours)

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. (10 minutes)

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and lightly golden brown. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, decorate them with your favorite icing, sprinkles, or candies. (30 minutes)