Grandma Jane's Gingerbread Men

My absolute favorite cookie. Soft baked, chewy, with the earthy notes of cinnamon, ginger and molasses. This is a must have for Christmas. 🎄🎁☃️ The ingredient quantities below are for a double batch. This will make between 4-5 dozen cookies depending on how thick you like your "men". Trust me, you want to make a double batch.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat molasses, brown sugar and butter until just melted. Stir in slightly beaten egg(s). Add baking soda dissolved in hot water.

Step 2

Combine dry ingredients and whisk together.

Step 3

Slowly add dry ingredients to molasses until well combined.

Step 4

Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least four hours.

Step 5

Bake @ 370° until edges just start to brown. Bake slightly longer for crunchier cookies.

Step 6

Optional: We bake them one day and then frost the next. Use your favorite frosting but our go to is Betty Crocker Fluffy White frosting.