Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Royal icing for decorating (optional)
- Food coloring in red, gold, and black for Iron Man’s armor accents
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until a dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Using Iron Man-themed cookie cutters or freehand shaping, cut out the gingerbread cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing to outline and fill in specific areas, creating the iconic Iron Man helmet and armor look.
- Color the icing with vibrant food coloring in red, gold, and black for authentic Iron Man details.
- Let the decorated cookies dry completely before handling or serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading during baking.
- Decorate with vibrant royal icing for a true Iron Man appearance.
- Make sure icing is dry before stacking or storing the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking & decorating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg