Traditional Gingerbread Men
12 servings
60 minutes
Traditional gingerbread men are fragrant and crispy cookies that have become a symbol of winter holidays. The origins of the recipe trace back to medieval Europe, where spices were valuable and used for making treats for royal courts. Their unique flavor combines the sweetness of honey, the tenderness of butter, and warm notes of spice mix. These shaped cookies not only delight with their taste but also serve as decorations for festive tables. They are convenient to present as gifts or use in Christmas decorations. Serving them with tea or hot chocolate makes them an ideal treat for cozy evenings.
1
Heat oil and honey over low heat. Once the oil melts, remove from heat and cool.
- Butter: 70 g
- Honey: 170 g
2
Mix the egg, pastry spices, and butter with honey. Add flour and baking powder, and knead the dough.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Gingerbread spice mix: 2 teaspoons
- Butter: 70 g
- Honey: 170 g
- Wheat flour: 300 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
3
Roll a ball and leave it in the room for 30 minutes. Roll out a sheet of 4–5 mm and cut out shapes with a cutter.
4
Bake in a lined tray for 8-10 minutes at 160 degrees. The main thing is not to overbake. Place the cookies on a rack to cool.
