How to Make Perfectly Cute Gingerbread People

🧂 Ingredients

• 6 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup dark brown sugar

  packed
• 4 tsp ground ginger
• 4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp finely ground pepper
• 1 ½ tsp coarse salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup unsulfured molasses
• royal icing
• fine sanding sugar

  for sprinkling

Instructions

• 1 Start by sifting the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a large bowl. Set
  aside.
• 2 Using a stand mixer, add the butter and brown sugar in the bowl. Use the paddle
  attachment and mix on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy.
• 3 Next, add the spices and mix and give the mixer a quick pulse.
• 4 Then add the eggs and molasses and mix on low speed until combined.
• 5 Next, add the flour mixture to the mixer bowl and turn on low speed until
  combined.
• 6 Then, divide the gingerbread dough into three equal parts. Next, wrap each
  section in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour, or until cold.
• 7 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• 8 Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• 9 Next roll out the chilled gingerbread dough onto a lightly floured surface. You
  want the dough to rolled out so it's about ¼-inch thick.
• 10 Use a gingerbread people cookie cutter to cut shapes. Place the gingerbread
  people on baking sheets so they are spaced about 2 inches apart then pop the
  pans in the refrigerator until the dough is firm. This should take about 15 to
  20 minutes.
• 11 Place baking sheets in the preheated oven for about 12 to 14 minutes. You want
  the dough to be browned and crisp but not overly dark.
• 12 Remove the baking pans from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before
  moving people to a cooling rack.
• 13 Decorate with icing and sprinkles once cooled.

Nutrition Info