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Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe (Gingerbread Man Cookies)
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Easy Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Quick and easy gingerbread cookies recipe, made with 3 simple ingredients are a classic. This doctored cake mix recipe makes the best soft cut out cookies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 Cookies
Calories: 876kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg Large
  • ½ cup Butter Unsalted, Room temperature
  • 1 package Spiced cake mix box
  • 1 cup Royal icing or melted chocolate Optional, For decoration
  • ½ cup Mini m&m candies Optional, For decoration

Instructions

  • Add the egg and butter in a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Sift the boxed cake mix.
  • Add the cake mix into the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Don’t over mix.
  • Chill dough for about 1-2 hours so that it's easier to handle. It also prevents cookies from spreading too much while baking and they hold their shape better.  
  • Roll the dough between two sheets of wax paper and use your cutters to cut out various shapes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are firm and slightly brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool down and then decorate them with royal icing/ melted chocolate and candies. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge or room temperature for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 876kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Cholesterol: 407mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 60mg | Vitamin A: 3075IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.8mg