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Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies for Christmas | Glazed Yule Recipe
Chloe Richardson

Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Man Cookies

These ultimate soft and chewy gingerbread man cookies are the perfect holiday treat, balancing a delicate texture with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. By utilizing honey and Demerara sugar, these cookies stay supple and tender long after baking, making them an ideal choice for festive decorating or thoughtful edible gifting. Master the science of soft cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe that will quickly become a cherished family tradition during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup Demerara sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and Demerara sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Add the honey, room temperature egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until smooth and fully emulsified.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms; be careful not to overmix.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured surface, cut into gingerbread men shapes, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just set but the centers remain soft.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to guarantee a smooth dough. Do not overbake; these cookies should be pulled from the oven while still soft to maintain their chewy texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.