Sweet Things · American

Iced Gingerbread Men

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Molasses, ginger and a warm hit of cinnamon give these cut-out cookies their classic holiday flavor and firm, snappy edges. Simple royal icing smiles, eyes and buttons turn each one into a cheerful little character.

Test kitchen note: Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment and chill it flat; cold, thin sheets cut cleanly and the shapes keep crisp outlines.