Gingerbread cookies "Gingerbread men"

12 servings

90 minutes

Gingerbread cookies 'Gingerbread Men' are a symbol of coziness and Christmas magic from European traditions. Their history begins at medieval fairs when spiced treats were exchanged as good wishes. The aroma of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves evokes memories of winter holidays, while the light sweetness of honey and vanilla enriches the flavor. These cookies are not just a treat; they become a creative process as they can be decorated with icing to give funny expressions to the gingerbread men’s faces. Perfect for cozy tea time or festive gifts, they bring warmth and joy to every home. Break the crispy edge and feel the softness inside – with each bite, the gingerbread world comes closer.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 218.3
• Proteins: 3.6g
• Fats: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 33.9g

Ingredients

• Butter: 100 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Salt: pinch
• Honey: 3 tbsp
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Ground cinnamon: 3 tsp
• Ground ginger: 1 tsp
• Nutmeg: 0.5 tsp
• Ground cloves: 0.5 tsp
• Cocoa: 1 tsp
• Baking powder: 1.5 tsp
• Wheat flour: 270 g
• Egg white: 1 pc
• Powdered sugar: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Add butter, sugar, and salt to a bowl. Mix everything with a mixer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Salt:  pinch

2. Add honey to the obtained mass and mix. It's better to use liquid, viscous honey, which will greatly simplify your work.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 3 tablespoons

3. Add the egg and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Let's move on to the spices. You can add the spices you like and as much as you want, but don't overdo it. Additionally, you can add a spoonful of cocoa to make the cookies darker and the decorations will be more visible. Mix everything together.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground cinnamon: 3 teaspoons
   • Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • Nutmeg: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cloves: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Cocoa: 1 teaspoon

5. We prepare the dough. Add baking powder and gradually add flour. Start kneading the dough. Add the remaining flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Baking powder: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Wheat flour: 270 g

6. We form the dough into a ball. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour.

7. In an hour, we will start rolling out the chilled dough, first sprinkle the surface where you will roll out the dough with flour. (no thicker than 1 cm)

8. We take cookie cutters, choose the ones you like, and start cutting.

9. We place parchment paper on the baking tray and transfer the cookies to the form.

10. Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

11. Depending on the thickness of the cookies, bake for 10-13 minutes, always keep an eye on the cookies.

12. Icing: beat the egg whites with powdered sugar, food colorings can be added.

    Required ingredients:

    • Egg white: 1 piece
    • Powdered sugar: 50 g

13. Place the icing in a bag (poke with a toothpick) or a piping bag, and start decorating the cookies.