Irresistible Brown Butter Gingerbread Men Recipe for the Holidays
Author:meryem
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Description
Bake festive Brown Butter Gingerbread Men this holiday season with this easy recipe Perfect for your gathering or giftgiving 155 chars
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
1 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of molasses
3 1/4 cups of flour
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown and nutty in aroma (5-7 minutes).
Combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and molasses in a large mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until no flour streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to shape it.
Place shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
Allow cooling on a wire rack before decorating with icing or toppings.
Notes
These Brown Butter Gingerbread Men redefine traditional gingerbread cookies with a rich, nutty flavor from brown butter, making them a delightful holiday treat.
