Gingerbread Men
The perfect DIY stocking filler.
Makes:
35 cookies
Ready In:
3 hours 30 minutes
Good For:
Xmas Treats & Stocking Fillers
About this Recipe
Who doesn’t love a festive cookie!
These gingerbread men are perfect for those of us who are not-so-crafty or simply don’t have time to pipe out those intricate patterns! Simply top with your favourite Natural Fibre blend.
Cook up a batch and store in sealed containers for a wonderful DIY gift.
Ingredients
- 3 ¼ cups (390 g) flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground gloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup (150 g) butter
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (200 g) molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 vanilla beans (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
For Sprinkling
- Milk or dark chocolate
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of Natural Fibre Orignal Seed Blend
- Goji berries (optional)
Note:
You can use your favourite festive cookie cutters to make an array of shapes and sizes! Simply adjust your baking time accordingly. See below, a rough time guide to help you out!
Cooking time guide:
150 mm (6 in) cookie size = ~11 minutes
100 mm (4 in) cookie size = ~8 minutes
50 mm (2 in) cookie size = ~5 minutes
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
In another bowl, use a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to mix the butter (medium speed until creamy), for about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add brown sugar and molasses and mix until combined.
Step 4
Add egg and vanilla and mix until fully combined.
Step 5
Add dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until combined.
The dough will be sticky and thick. Give it a few kneads by hand and divide in half. Form discs and wrap up tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 3 hours.
Note, can be chilled for up to 3 days.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line 3 large baking trays with baking paper and set aside.
Step 7
On a well-floured surface roll out dough discs into a 6 mm (¼ inch) thickness.
Cut out cookies with a 100 mm (4 inch)* gingerbread men cookie cutter and place on the prepared baking sheets with about 25 mm (1 inch) space in-between.
Bake for 8-9 minutes.
* See our cooking time guide above for baking alternative cookie sizes!
Step 8
Allow to cool on baking try for 5 minutes then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
Ice with drizzled melted chocolate and sprinkle with Natural Fibre Original Blend and goji berries (optional).
Enjoy!
