🎄 Classic Gingerbread Man Recipe

A Cozy Christmas Bake for Your Home Café

Nothing says Christmas like the warm smell of gingerbread baking in the oven 🤍
These classic gingerbread men are lightly spiced, soft in the centre, and perfect for decorating with family.

🧁 Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup molasses (or golden syrup)

🍪 How to Make

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.

  2. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.

  3. Add egg and molasses, mix well.

  4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix into a dough.

  5. Wrap dough and chill for 1 hour ❄️

  6. Roll out dough, cut gingerbread man shapes.

  7. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes.

  8. Cool completely before decorating.

✨ Decorating Tips

  • Use icing, chocolate, or simple sugar glaze

  • Add buttons, smiles, and scarves for a festive touch 🎅

  • Perfect for kids, gifts, or Christmas table decor

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