How to Make Gingerbread Men Cookies

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Start by putting the butter in the mixer.

Add the brown sugar and mix them together until fluffy.

Add in the molasses, egg, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, baking soda, and salt, and mix until smooth. Sometimes you have to stop and scrape the sides.

Switch to the dough paddle and add in the flour. Mix until all the white stuff disappears.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking sheet by placing parchment paper on it to prevent sticking.

Sprinkle flour all over the counter to prevent the dough from sticking.

Roll out the dough on the floured counter.

Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes.

Place the gingerbread men on the baking sheet.

Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Once done, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Wait until the cookies are completely cooled before decorating.

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