Comments on: Gingerbread Men Cookies

By: Casey @ Sugar Spun Run

Casey @ Sugar Spun Run — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:13:53 +0000

In reply to Ruby. Hi Ruby! This cookies is firm but soft, yours may be overbaked if they are coming out hard. You may need to bake for less time. We also recommend using an oven thermometer to be sure your oven is the correct temperature and not running hot, which could cause your cookies to be overbaked.

By: Ruby

Ruby — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:28:44 +0000

I cooked them to 10min cause they were thick. No chewy or soft. More hard and crunchy. Still an okay cookie. Next time ill take em sooner so they are more underdone.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:31:22 +0000

Great cookies! i put my oven at 365. 8 minutes perfect! my husband is decorating therfore no photos lol

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:26:11 +0000

In reply to JoAnn. Hi JoAnn! I prefer to bake on parchment paper, but if you don't have any you would bake directly on the baking sheet :)

By: JoAnn

JoAnn — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:14:27 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. I am confused about the baking, do you bake on parchment paper or directly on baking sheet?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 20:53:57 +0000

In reply to Allison Maluso. Yay! We are so happy our recipe was a winner for you, Allison

By: DBB

DBB — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:17:46 +0000

This recipe is fantastic – the best one I found. Spices are just right. I am an experienced baker but have never made gingerbread men. My cookie cutters are larger, 5-6 inches. and the recipe made about 13 and they baked 11-12 minutes. The dough was very sticky in my warm kitchen so I chilled it for 2 days and sprayed my silicone mat and my rolling pin with Pam instead of flour before rolling them out.
Thank you for this recipe.

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 20:06:46 +0000

These are DELICIOUS gingerbread cookies! They are so soft, and I love them especially when I roll them out a little thicker. They hold their shape beautifully— this recipe is also one that my gingerbread cookies-averse BIL ate up quick as lightning from our Christmas cookie plate

By: Alli Heart

Alli Heart — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:57:25 +0000

I’ve made a few gingerbread recipes and this gingerbread man recipe is the best by far. Soft and chewy and that authentic classic flavor. My son referred to them as “the bomb” my daughter told me they were delicious. And I the toughest critic of them all can confirm that these are fantastic. The recipe has been awarded lamination and will now be a staple recipe in my recipe binder. We will make this exact recipe every year.

By: Allison Maluso

Allison Maluso — Thu, 25 Dec 2025 03:50:36 +0000

I have had some trouble getting the perfect ginger bread cookies and this recipe did it! Thanks so much. The whole family is enjoying them.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:42:08 +0000

This is the first time I have made gingerbread cookies ( for some odd reason, I make cookies every year and for the life of me cant figure out why I haven’t made such a delicious cookie) I’m thrilled this recipe is the one I chose to start and end with they were perfect I plan on using this recipe every year. Thank you!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 02:44:34 +0000

In reply to Joanna. I'm so sorry to hear this happened, Joanna! Did you weigh your flour? Did you make any substitutions or omissions?

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 21:36:50 +0000

Hi! My dough came out very dry. Not sure why. I followed the recipe . Anything I can do to fix it?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:44:42 +0000

In reply to Serena. Hi Serena! I have a gingerbread house recipe that has all of the information and a template that you would need. :)

By: Serena

Serena — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:20:53 +0000

My family loves this recipe. We are going to do a gingerbread house this year. I was wondering do I bake the walls 8-10 minutes as well or add time because of size difference?

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:31:11 +0000

The recipe uses spices well. This is my go-to recipe every year! Even though I double the recipe to give them away, I always save a bunch for me too. Love them 😍

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:48:51 +0000

In reply to Steve. I'm so glad you enjoyed them so much, Steve! :)

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:29:47 +0000

In reply to Melanie. I've been cooking porfessionally for 40 plus years, baking is not my forte(exception of breads), your gingerbread cookies are the bomb. Ate half before they hit the freezer for Christmas. Set up and execution of instructions easy to follow. Awesome . Had to make my own ground ginger. A little stronger than store bought,but it worked well.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:01:04 +0000

These cookies come out perfectly every time for us. We follow the recipe exactly and they make the most amazing gingerbread cookies I’ve ever had.

By: Jen L.

Jen L. — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:37:23 +0000

My 2 and 4 year old devoured these! They came out exactly as described, soft with slightly crisp edges, and most importantly, they kept their shape after baking. This recipe is a keeper!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:07:12 +0000

In reply to Meagan Anderson. Hi Meagan! You shouldn't have any issues doubling this recipe. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 21:01:59 +0000

In reply to Josnne. Hi Jo! They should freeze just fine. :)

By: Meagan Anderson

Meagan Anderson — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:48:40 +0000

Hello,

I am thinking about trying this recipe for the up coming Christmas season and was wondering if this recipe doubles well?

Thank you!

By: Josnne

Josnne — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:01:02 +0000

In reply to Margaret.

Do they freeze well? I plan to make some ahead of time fora Christmas party and need to know if I can bake and freeze them individually. Jo

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:06:35 +0000

In reply to Robin. Hi Robin! That should work just fine. Enjoy! :)