Description
Looking for a delightful treat to brighten your day? These Gingerbread Men Sugar Cookies are the perfect solution! Bursting with festive flavors, they’re ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy family nights, or just as a sweet surprise any time of the week. The warm aroma of freshly baked cookies fills your kitchen, creating a welcoming atmosphere for your loved ones. Not only are they adorable and fun to decorate together, but their buttery sweetness paired with hints of vanilla and almond makes them irresistible. Get ready for a joyful baking experience that will create lasting memories!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extracts; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Divide into two discs and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out one disc to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out shapes with a gingerbread man cutter.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow cooling before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg