Nutella Gingerbread Men: Festive Treats You’ll Love to Bake
Enjoy the festive magic of Nutella Gingerbread Men, a delightful treat perfect for holiday baking and gatherings.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Rolling Pin
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour provides the structure needed for this classic treat
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise perfectly
- 1 teaspoon baking powder ensures a light texture for your gingerbread men
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger brings that warm, spicy kick everyone loves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds a cozy, aromatic flavor to the mix
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves enhances the complexity of spices for a festive touch
- 1 teaspoon salt balances the sweetness and elevates the other flavors
For the Sweetness
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened, gives a rich buttery flavor to the dough
- ¾ cup brown sugar lends a deeper caramel-like flavor to your gingerbread
- ¾ cup granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps achieve a lovely texture
- 1 large egg acts as a binder to hold everything together
- ½ cup molasses imparts moisture and a rich, smoky sweetness to the cookies
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract introduces a lovely aroma that complements the spices
For the Filling and Decoration
- Nutella the star filling that adds a creamy, chocolatey surprise
- Red and green decorations perfect for adding a festive pop
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
- In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix on medium speed until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes using gingerbread man cookie cutters and transfer to ungreased baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Spread Nutella on half of the cookies, then top with another cookie half to make sandwiches.
- Decorate with red and green decorations on top of each filled gingerbread man.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to maintain cookie shape and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
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