Gingerbread Men Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling.
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1 1/2 tbsp ground ginger.
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1 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
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1/4 tsp ground cloves.
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1/4 tsp nutmeg.
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1 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
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3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed.
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1/2 cup molasses.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar.
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4 tbsp warm water.
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2 tbsp meringue powder.
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar.
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Sprinkles as desired.
# Instructions:
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Whisk flour, spices, baking soda, salt in medium bowl.
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Beat butter, brown sugar, molasses until fluffy (2 mins). Add egg.
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Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
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Divide dough, wrap, chill 1 hour or overnight.
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Heat oven to 350°F. Let dough rest 10 minutes.
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Roll to 1/4" on floured surface. Cut with 4" cutter.
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Bake on lined sheets 9-10 minutes.
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Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then on rack.
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Beat all icing ingredients 1-3 minutes until glossy.
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Decorate cooled cookies with icing and sprinkles.
# Notes:
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Dough can be made ahead and chilled overnight.
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Work in extra flour if dough too soft when rolling.
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Keep icing covered until ready to use.