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Nutella Gingerbread Men

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.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

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
Keyword baking, Desserts, Festive Treats, gingerbread, holiday cookies, Nutella Gingerbread Men
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