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Nutella Gingerbread Men

Nutella Gingerbread Men: Joyful Treats for the Holidays

Delight in the festive flavors of Nutella Gingerbread Men, a delicious holiday treat that blends traditional gingerbread with creamy Nutella.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour gives cookies structure
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder adds extra leavening
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger infuses warm, spicy notes
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon adds sweet flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves adds earthiness
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened for richness
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed for moisture
  • ½ cup granulated sugar sweetens and enhances color
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • ½ cup molasses ensures traditional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract rounds out flavors
For the Assembly
  • Nutella for creamy filling
  • red and green decorations for festive flair

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Handheld mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • gingerbread man cookie cutters
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until well combined.
  2. In another bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  8. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are firm and slightly golden.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  11. Spread Nutella on half of the cookies and top with another cookie half.
  12. Sprinkle with red and green decorations to finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough and watch baking time closely to ensure perfect cookies.

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