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No Chill Gingerbread Men

Posted by: Kate / Cookie Recipes, Desserts / Posted: 12/18/19 / Last updated: 12/18/19

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Easy no-chill gingerbread men cookie recipe! This delicious cut out gingerbread men cookie recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.

Christmas plate stacked with cut out gingerbread men cookies

It’s no secret that we love cookies around here. Quick and easy and worth-the-wait, we love them all!

Around the holidays, there’s so much going on, and I often make quick and easy cookies – like these easy no-chill gingerbread men. These simple cookies don’t need to be chilled before they’re rolled and cut out, so they can be ready in about 30 minutes.

The dough can also be mixed up in just one bowl, and fewer dishes make life that much easier! Plus the cookies are soft and make the perfect base for any cookie decorations.

How To Make No Chill Gingerbread Men

Molasses sugar mixture in a white mixing bowl

In a small bowl, stir molasses, brown sugar, and spices together. Microwave until the sugar has melted, about 60 seconds.

Gingerbread cookie batter in a silver mixing bowl

Stir the molasses mixture and butter together until the butter has melted and has cooled slightly. Add the eggs and stir in.

Gingerbread cookie dough on a floured surface

Stir in the flour and baking soda until combined. Don’t overmix.

Place the dough onto a floured surface.

Cut out gingerbread men cookie dough

Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick. Cut the dough into desired shapes, re-rolling dough scraps as needed.

Place the cut out cookie dough onto prepared cookie sheets. Let the cookies bake until the cookies are set but still soft and puffed in the center, about 10 minutes.

How To Store

Store the cookies in a resealable container for up to 4 days.

Can I Freeze Gingerbread Men?

You can! Just let the cookies cool to room temperature. Then store in a single layer in a resealable, freezer-safe container. Decorate the cookies after freezing.

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No Chill Gingerbread Men

Easy no chill cut out gingerbread men recipe.
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings:24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cut out gingerbread men, gingerbread men recipe, no chill gingerbread men
Christmas plate stacked with cut out gingerbread men cookies
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5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses1
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar2 (packed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger3
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour4 (properly measured)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl, stir together the molasses, sugar, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • Microwave until the brown sugar has melted, about 60 seconds.
  • Add the butter, and mix until the butter has melted.
  • Continue mixing until well-combined and the butter has cooled slightly.
  • Mix in the eggs until well-combined.
  • Add the flour and baking soda, and stir in just until incorporated.
  • Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface.
  • Roll to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut dough into desired shapes, re-rolling the scraps as needed.
  • Bake until the cookies are puffed and soft in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes and then transfer to a baking sheet to finish cooling.
  • Let the cookies cool to room temperature before decorating.

Notes

  1. Not blackstrap molasses
  2. Or light brown sugar if you prefer. 
  3. Be sure to properly measure the flour. Stir or sift the flour. Lightly spoon into a measuring cup and then level. 
  4. The cookies are lightly spiced. If you like stronger spices, feel free to increase the spices. 
  5. Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 174kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 27g (9%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (20%)Cholesterol: 29mg (10%)Sodium: 83mg (3%)Potassium: 139mg (4%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 197IU (4%)Calcium: 26mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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  1. Brittany Andreasen says

    December 23, 2020 at 11:04 am

    How many cookies about does it make!?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 23, 2020 at 11:07 am

      The recipe makes 24 cookies.

      Reply
  2. Brittany Andreasen says

    December 23, 2020 at 10:59 am

    Can I use all coconut sugar!?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 23, 2020 at 11:01 am

      I haven’t tried using coconut sugar in this recipe to say for certain how it would work.

      Reply
      • Brittany Andreasen says

        December 23, 2020 at 11:42 am

        Ok thanks! I will try it and let you know how it works!

        Reply
        • Kate says

          December 23, 2020 at 2:09 pm

          Good luck!!

        • Brittany Andreasen says

          December 24, 2020 at 12:23 am

          They turned out beautifully! Thanks for this recipe! I doubled the amount of ginger and cinnamon and added a teaspoon of allspice and used 1 cup of coconut sugar!

        • Kate says

          December 24, 2020 at 9:35 am

          Yay!! I’m so glad that they turned out well! Thank you for taking the time to come back and share your notes!

  3. Jennifer shroyer says

    December 21, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    All I have is black strap molasses. Can I use it?

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 21, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      You can. Blackstrap is just a stronger, more bitter molasses, so it will work fine. It just changes the flavor of the cookies.

      Reply
  4. Rebacca Herr says

    December 18, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Do u have to use dark brown sugar? I only have light

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 21, 2020 at 9:44 am

      You can use light brown. Dark brown just gives it a slightly richer flavor.

      Reply
  5. Jenna says

    December 13, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    These turned out great. All the recipes I read said to chill for our 2-3 hours. I loved not having to do that with this and they tasted great!

    Reply
    • Kate says

      December 14, 2020 at 8:40 am

      Thank you! I’m glad that you liked the cookies!

      Reply
      • Jj says

        December 15, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        Definitely needs more spice. But good recipe.

        Reply
        • Kate says

          December 16, 2020 at 9:32 am

          Thanks! That’s certainly an easy change!

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