Heart Healthy Gingerbread Men Cookies

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Gingerbread Men Cookies
Photo Credit: Adobe Stock

Healthy gingerbread cookies are the perfect treat for your Christmastime table. Rich molasses, whole wheat flour and an irresistible spice blend makes for zesty flavor that is bound to become a holiday tradition.

Total Time
60 minutes
Servings
32
Calories
87
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 32 servings

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Gingerbread Men Cookies

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, sift together flours, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In another bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg and molasses until combined. Gradually add flour mixture. Divide dough into thirds and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until firm.

  3. Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°. Dust rolling pin lightly with flour; roll out each piece of dough on wax paper until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in flour and use to cut out gingerbread man (or other desired shapes).

  4. Step 4

    Transfer cookies onto baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown. With a metal spatula, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cookie

87
Calories
2
g
Fat
18
mg
Cholesterol
104
mg
Sodium
16
g
Carbs
2
g
Sat. Fat
1
g
Fiber
2
g
Protein
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