Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Coarse Sea Salt for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the molasses and egg until fully combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Shape the Dough: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out gingerbread men shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add a Salty Finish: Sprinkle each cookie lightly with Coarse Sea Salt for a savory kick.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and slightly golden at the edges.
- Decorate and Enjoy: Once cooled, decorate your gingerbread men with icing if desired, and enjoy their unique sweet and savory flavor!
Why Coarse Sea Salt?
The Coarse Sea Salt adds a perfect touch of contrast to the spiced sweetness of these cookies, enhancing the warm flavors of ginger and cinnamon. It’s a simple yet sophisticated way to elevate this holiday classic.
Pro Tip: These cookies are great for gifting! Wrap them in festive packaging with a little jar of Coarse Sea Salt for a creative and thoughtful holiday gift.
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