Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with Irresistible Nutella Gingerbread Men, a delightful twist on traditional gingerbread cookies. These festive treats are perfectly spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a warm and cozy flavor profile. The secret is the luscious Nutella filling that adds a rich, creamy texture to each bite. Ideal for sharing at holiday gatherings or giving as gifts, these cookies bring joy to any occasion. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they invite family and friends to join in on the festive fun. With their charming looks and delicious taste, Irresistible Nutella Gingerbread Men are sure to become a holiday favorite!
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Nutella (for filling)
- Red and green sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; blend until a soft dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough to ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes; let cool before filling with Nutella and decorating with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg