How to Make Gingerbread Men | Cookie Recipes | Allrecipes.com

[@healthhollow7218]

Okay please listen up all of you avid bakers out there! I’ve eaten all types of gingerbread cookies, and these are absolutely the best! I was all over the Internet, trying to find the best recipe (and preferably one without molasses so I didn’t waste the rest of the jar) to make to give as gifts for Christmas, and this one is definitely it! Now, after reading some reviews online, I found that the best way to modify this recipe was to also increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 tsp and adding 1/2 tsp cloves and 1/4 tsp nutmeg (per batch). They rolled out like a dream and were SO good, even before we iced them. They bake super quick, so keep your eyes on them. It only took mine 5 to 8 minutes. This recipe will become one of my annual Christmas cookie recipes! A double batch made 32 cookies! I also made them in a Wilson form pan which made them easier and I didn’t have to roll out (my preferred way from now on) they don’t spread in a pre formed pan and we’re chewy and delicious! I’m leaving this comment so others can feel safe in using their expensive ingredients and not worry that they’re going to waste them. I promise you won’t, if you follow these instructions! They tasted magical! 🎉😊

[@a.c.1333]

I did these! I loved them can't wait to do them again this Christmas!

[@bbofvenus]

Thank you for this recipe, I made last Christmas and everyone loved it

[@supraja7921]

than you very very very much i made these for christmas and took them to school my friends loved them i want to try baking them once more

[@juliehemingwaywellington7946]

Easy and simple added cloves as well

[@healthhollow7218]

I was wondering about adding cloves! Do you remember the amount you used?

[@ceri_2480]

yum I loved them when I made mine

[@alexiedelrosario2150]

Gonna try this for my Christmas bakings

[@svyatgrygorchuk651]

This cookies will make our Christmas so yummy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lilyedison548]

they are awesome and easy to make

[@Pchan017]

Can I use this recipe in a cookie press?

[@neetal100]

Mouth watering

[@MyKnockerz]

love this recipe. is it ok to use the instant butterscotch pudding instead of the Cook and serve??

[@zainabmalik9121]

Do you need to put butterscotch pudding?can you leave it out pleas tell me what to do

[@selenareyes8040]

Allrecipes Does the butterscotch pudding make it taste like butterscotch? I didn't want them to taste like that so I just wanted to make sure if they would still taste like gingerbread.

[@alexaabrego1261]

I don't have ground ginger can I use chopped ginger or the juice of it

[@AMalteseChick]

I just bought billington's molasses natural unrefined can sugar, can i still use this instead of a liquid one ? :/

[@sunbulhanif1899]

I love that since my childhood😘😍💖💗💕❤💞I didn't eat that but I will make this inshallah❤

[@alexaabrego1261]

Also for the brown sugar, can I dye white sugar brown and add water until it is like brown sugar

[@snowfleem]

I dont suggest doing that or adding water to brown sugar cause its like 1-2 tablespoons of molasses to every 1 cup of sugar so if you dont have molasses try honey maple syrup or black treacle

[@bbofvenus]

Can I use parchment paper instead of plastic wrap to chill the dough?

[@iuliapaicu9170]

Abigail Chacon you can also put it in a plastic bag, make sure that its closed tight

[@allrecipes]

You bet, Abigail Chacon. Or simply leave the dough in the mixing bowl, cover it, and then put it into the fridge to chill.

[@Paulina-nb9dt]

Can I use corn starch instead of butter starch ?

[@latriciaatkinson4893]

This was a great video! Thank you

[@captinbrooster5861]

why haven't you hit 1,000,000 subs yet , you have amazing experience with baking

[@youraverageinternetuser7325]

she has in 2018

[@therealwarrior7006]

hi this is the first time I'm making gingerbread men and I wanted to know if dark molasses is Blackstrap or something else if you could tell me that would be great

[@allrecipes]

Thanks for your question, Adam Riojas. There are three types of molasses: blackstrap, dark and light or regular molasses. Blackstrap has the most intense flavor and color, while the others decrease in intensity. Regular molasses has the mildest flavor. However, this gingerbread recipe doesn’t use molasses. If you want one that does, check out these two options: allrecipes.com/recipe/56673/eileens-spicy-gingerbread-men/ allrecipes.com/recipe/11165/gingerbread-boys/

[@MONSTERsable]

Adam Riojas

[@ThuVo-zb7zl]

THEY ARE SOO CUTE !!! I wanna make them

[@1Deena3]

looks good

[@okayjasmin3235]

can you do it with out baking soda

[@a.c.1333]

Instead of greasing the cookie pan with cooking spray may we use wax paper or baking sheets?

[@098priscilla]

You can use parchment paper, its better so that the cookies won't stick to your pan.!

[@a.c.1333]

Thanks! :)

[@quincyzhang8067]

the gingerbread is so sweet and tasty

[@George_theguy-29]

Can you use molasses in this recipe

[@wenli7581]

Can I use vanilla extract instead of having to use ginger and cinnamon. I don't have those spices. Please tell me what to do

[@allrecipes]

Hi there, you can omit the ginger and cinnamon if you prefer. You won't need to substitute with vanilla.

[@a.c.1333]

Without the ginger they are just plain cookies not gingerbread cookies

[@varunacharaz4558]

hi i love all your recipes and I would like to know about which frosting did you use , i think i can use cholate , vanilla and cocoa frosting

[@allrecipes]

The frosting used for the gingerbread men was most likely royal icing, Varun Acharaz. It's one that hardens well and holds its shape. Here's a link to two possible recipes: allrecipes.com/recipe/10198/royal-icing-ii/ allrecipes.com/recipe/10197/royal-icing-i/

[@a.c.1333]

How much time do we have to beat with an electric mixer to not overmix?

[@pkmnan00bis]

Stop mixing when you can see no more flour.

[@patricialim7395]

I have instant pudding mix can I substitute that for the cook and serve?

[@allrecipes]

That will work, Patricia Lim. Go ahead and use it.

[@dgproductions4932]

+Allrecipes what if i dont have molasses and butterscotch? Can i use brown sugar only?

[@jonnysoto718]

Nice

[@Starpurple111]

how much ginger would i use if i used ginger not ground ginger?

[@yukoyoshida8323]

how many cookies can you make with this amount of doe?

[@lisahuongbui]

love your recipe and the filming technique!!

[@joshuajohnson5446]

Do you have to put butterscotch pudding

[@allrecipes]

If you don't use the pudding mix, Joshua Johnson, we recommend using a different recipe. Here's one to consider, or look on Allrecipes.com for others: allrecipes.com/recipe/23073/classic-gingerbread-cutouts/

[@a.c.1333]

In a better and easier way how many packages of butterscotch do we add?

[@allrecipes]

This recipe calls for one 3.5 ounce package of cook and serve butterscotch pudding mix. Did you want to substitute this with something else?

[@a.c.1333]

Allrecipes Yes, if we have a 1 ounce butterscotch package can we add 3 instead of 3.5?

[@allrecipes]

Mostly Alana Thank you for clarifying! Yes, you can add 3 (1 oz) packages of pudding, or 3.5, to be more accurate. Enjoy!

[@a.c.1333]

thnx

[@user-sq2kv3xr2p]

Can I substitute the butterscotch with honey?

[@allrecipes]

Thank you for your question, Shanna. Can you please clarify if you wish to use honey-flavored pudding mix instead of butterscotch flavor? We wouldn't recommend substituting pudding with honey in this recipe, if that's your question :) Happy baking!

[@jj_p7559]

I already try this recipe with vanilla pudding mix instead of butterscotch and it taste well also. I really like it!!! ^_________^

[@allrecipes]

Great idea! Thanks for the tip :)

[@vailcx2707]

Do u have to used vanilla pudding or butter scotch bc I rlly wanna make this but I can’t bc I don’t have those

[@gsooo1]

These look so cute..

[@maralbld4408]

can i use a food color to the dough

[@samirahmccaulla9752]

It won't change anything

[@allrecipes]

WIth gingerbread dough, adding food coloring will just make the dough a muddy brown color, Maya Maralka. If you want colored cookies, make sugar cookies instead (or just color the cookie icing). Here are some popular sugar cookie recipes to consider: allrecipes.com/recipe/9870/easy-sugar-cookies/ allrecipes.com/recipe/10402/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies/ allrecipes.com/recipe/9864/cracked-sugar-cookies-i/ Have fun baking!

[@maralbld4408]

Allrecipes thank you

[@giovannagallegos9582]

I don't have butterscotch pudding but I do have vanilla pudding will that work?

[@allrecipes]

Definitely! It may alter the flavor a little, but will still be just as tasty! Another resource for food and recipe related questions is our Ask the Community forum! Check it out! dish.allrecipes.com/ask-the-community/

[@silvannaadams8868]

I don't have ginger what do I use ??

[@mayaronov5011]

love it!!!

[@loganayre7428]

0:33 HAHAHAHAHAHAHHA A GINGERBREAD MAN GOING INTO MILK XD

[@victoriab1370]

Yes!! This would have been much better with a little holiday music in the background. ;)

[@mariajucilaniasouza2863]

helo! poderia traduzir os ingredientes dos biscoitos plis

[@snowfleem]

why did u use butterscotch instead of a different a different flavor? Does butterscotch have a certain taste that makes it taste more like a gingerbread cookie

[@allrecipes]

Thank you for your question. This is the flavor called in this specific recipe. If you are not a fan of butterscotch, try using vanilla flavored pudding. You can always add traditional gingerbread spices to this recipe - cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg. Enjoy!

[@snowfleem]

Oh ok thanks for the answer

[@healthhollow7218]

@@allrecipes how much of cloves should we add along with the cinnamon and ginger? I’d love to add some ground cloves but I wouldn’t want to go overboard

[@zombie6six]

Between the music and the slow motion moves of the chef...these videos make me sleepy!

[@chestinyyu1851]

Me three

[@okuraheards9673]

We can’t see the worlds

[@jackypresto]

Can I leave the butterscotch?

[@allrecipes]

Are you asking if you can leave out the butterscotch pudding mix, Jacky Presto? It's included to add flavor to the cookies. The mix also has other ingredients. If you want to make your own pudding substitute, mix together 1 cup brown sugar (to keep the gingerbread flavor) with 3/4 cup cornstarch, 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Use a heaping 1/2 cup of the mixture to have the same amount as the boxed pudding mix.

[@pjcatibog]

+Allrecipes Can we leave the brown sugar out of the recipe because its included in the homemade butterscotch pudding mix?

[@davidzepeda4828]

I like molasses with my cookies can I just use the same amount of molasses instead of butterscotch pudding?

[@elizabethnichole2372]

What will happen if I don’t use the pudding

[@marulalala4652]

I skipped the pudding and used just regular sugar instead of brown sugar. If you skip pudding it will be more crispy and less chewy

[@bbofvenus]

Light brown sugar or Dark brown sugar

[@allrecipes]

Either kind is fine, Abigail Charcon.

[@personaluseonly7148]

Great Cookies :DDD

[@tuijami]

Oli iha kiva

[@yukoyoshida8323]

I mean dough

[@allrecipes]

For this recipe, the number of cookies depends on the size of your cookie cutters, yuko yoshida. The original recipe says it makes 2-1/2 dozen. Here's a link to the recipe page so you may review details: allrecipes.com/recipe/gingerbread-men/detail.aspx

[@jadarogers6428]

Allrecipes what can you use besides molasses or pudding? because my family doesn't use molasses and i don't eat any kind of pudding im sorry but i am VERY VERY picky

[@madison2065]

+Allrecipes do I have to add the pudding

[@xKaoKaox]

Great video but it seemed like I was watching the video in slow motion

[@7Alita]

Jennifer Vu TV

[@HelloHanna]

For all vegans I've created a Vegan Gingerbread men recipe❤️come check out !

[@amana7086]

Yay no nutmeg

[@Fairytaleprincexy]

awesome video, but the music was awful...

[@kingkongsac]

Most cooking shows are fun but this is boring , looks good though

[@mb-17]

The channel How to make homemade stole this video of yours and uploaded it to their channel on the 1st of September 2015. I hope you will be able to get KZbin to remove the video and get their channel suspended as all their videos are stolen from other youtubers

[@OnlyUsGurls4]

1000th viewer

[@silvannaadams8868]

First comment

[@agpassion2478]

I know dossing off now😴

[@agpassion2478]

I am

[@hippojuice23]

Pudding nonsense?

[@oguild5560]

Soooooo boring