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Nutella Gingerbread Men

Nutella Gingerbread Men: A Festive Twist on a Classic Treat

Nutella Gingerbread Men offer a delightful twist on a classic treat, combining warm spices with creamy Nutella for a festive indulgence.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Gingerbread man cookie cutters
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling

  • 1 dollop Nutella for each cookie

For Decorating

  • red and green decorations for festive decor

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate large egg, molasses, and vanilla extract into the mixture until smooth.
  • Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  • Cut out cookie shapes using gingerbread man cookie cutters and place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until the edges are firm.
  • Allow cookies to cool before filling with Nutella.
  • Decorate filled cookies with red and green decorations.

Notes

Chill dough for at least 2 hours to prevent cookies from spreading. Mix only until a soft dough forms to keep cookies tender. Watch bake time closely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, Cookies, Festive, gingerbread, holiday treats, Nutella
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