These Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies have just a hint of chocolate with plenty of gingery spice. They are perfect for holiday cookie trays or for gift giving!
Gingerbread Men
Is it just me, or is this the busiest time of year?! I have about a thousand things I’m working on … mostly, I feel like I’m just spinning my wheels without going anywhere! This time of year, I like to keep our menu more simple with lots of comfort food and plenty of quick dinner ideas. I figure most days. The day has been hectic enough. One thing I don’t skimp on is holiday baking.
Often, holiday baking includes my children. They love to help prepare (and eat!) all of the goodies we crank out! My kiddos especially love to help me make and decorate these Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies! With just a hint of chocolate and plenty of gingery spice, these cookies are sure to be a hit on any holiday cookie tray!
Gingerbread Men Recipe
- unsalted butter
- molasses
- semi-sweet baking chocolate
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- ground ginger
- baking soda
- salt
- milk
- decorator icing
- assorted candies & sprinkles
How to make Chocolate Gingerbread Men
Time needed: 1 hour
How to make Chocolate Gingerbread Men
- Melt.
In the top of a double boiler, combine the butter, molasses, and chocolate squares. Heat until the chocolate melts, stirring until smooth.
- Prepare cookie dough.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the molasses mixture and milk. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut out cookies.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll the dough to ¼-inch thick. Dip a gingerbread man cookie cutter into flour and cut the dough into shapes. Place the cookie cut-outs on Sil-pat or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Bake and cool.
Bake for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate.
Decorate with icing and candies as desired.
Gingerbread Men to Decorate – a simple gift idea!
These Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies also make a great gift idea! Place the freshly baked and cooled undecorated cookies in a tissue-lined box with assorted candies and sprinkles. Include a tube or two of decorator frosting with a copy of the recipe and a gingerbread man cookie cutter for a super simple homemade gift!
Gingerbread Men: FAQs
Absolutely! Make sure they are completely cooled before freezing them. Wrap the cookies individually in plastic wrap and then place the cookies into an airtight container lined with aluminum foil or plastic food wrap.
Yes! You will need to plan ahead and account for the chill time.
You should store your cookies in a cool, dry environment – preferably in a sealed, airtight container.
Believe it or not, gingerbread cookies have a relatively long shelf life. They’ll last about a month (possibly longer) if properly stored!
How did you like this recipe?
Christmas isn’t Christmas without a batch of these fun cookies! If you gave this recipe a try, I would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment down below letting me know about your experience.
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Chocolate Gingerbread Men
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup molasses
- 2 squares semi-sweet baking chocolate 1 ounce each
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk
- Decorator icing and assorted candies & sprinkles
Instructions
- In the top of a double boiler, combine the butter, molasses, and chocolate squares. Heat until the chocolate melts, stirring until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the molasses mixture and milk. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll the dough to ¼-inch thick. Dip a gingerbread man cookie cutter into flour and cut the dough into shapes. Place the cookie cut-outs on Sil-pat or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing and candies as desired.
Notes
- These Chocolate Gingerbread Man Cookies also make a great gift idea – place the freshly baked and cooled undecorated cookies in a tissue-lined box with assorted candies and sprinkles. Include a tube or two of decorator frosting with a copy of the recipe and a gingerbread man cookie cutter for a super simple homemade gift!
- The actual number of cookies this recipe makes depends on the size of your cookie cutter.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on November 19, 2014. Updated on December 7, 2020.
Ooooh, I’ll bet the chocolate and spice are lovely together. I’ll have to bake a batch before Christmas!
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Carlee! Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season!