Gingerbread men with honey
4 servings
10 minutes
Gingerbread men with honey are a charming treat from Austrian cuisine. These fragrant cookies with a rich flavor of honey, cinnamon, and ginger create an atmosphere of coziness and celebration. Their history dates back to medieval Europe, where spices symbolized wealth and were available only to the elite. Today, these shaped cookies are a favorite dessert for Christmas and family celebrations. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, they pair wonderfully with hot tea or cocoa. With their fun human shape, they are often used to decorate festive tables or gifts. The simplicity of making them makes them an ideal choice for baking together with children, filling the home with the aromas of spices and warmth of family traditions.
1
Mix the butter with sugar.
- Butter: 100 g
- Brown sugar: 100 g
2
Add honey and mix. Add eggs and mix.
- Honey: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Add ginger and cinnamon, mix.
- Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
4
Add flour and knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 teaspoons
5
Roll out the dough and cut shapes using molds.
6
Grease the baking tray with oil or line it with parchment paper. Carefully transfer the shapes.
7
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
8
Bake for 8–10 minutes.
