For a richer flavor, consider using blackstrap molasses. Chilling the dough is crucial for easy handling and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking. If the dough becomes too sticky while rolling, lightly dust with additional flour. Get creative with decorations! Use colored sugars, chocolate chips, or other candies to personalize your gingerbread men.
Cake Mix Gingerbread Men
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME3 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS48
Embark on a delightful baking adventure with these charming gingerbread men, crafted from a spiced cake mix base. A simple yet enchanting recipe perfect for sparking joy in both young and old alike. Customize each gingerbread man to reflect your unique creativity!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate74 g
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Cholesterol31 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium361 mg
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Sugar25 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, flour, eggs, vegetable oil, molasses, and ground ginger. Mix until a soft dough forms. (5 minutes)
03
StepCover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up. (120 minutes)
04
StepLightly flour a clean surface. Place the chilled dough on the floured surface, and cover with waxed paper. Roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. (10 minutes)
05
StepUse a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place the gingerbread men 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with nonpareil sprinkles before baking. (15 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. (10 minutes)
07
StepImmediately transfer the baked gingerbread men to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
08
StepOnce the gingerbread men are cool, prepare the icing. Place vanilla icing in a zip-top freezer bag and snip a tiny corner off to create a piping bag. (5 minutes)
09
StepPipe faces and festive ruffles onto each gingerbread man to complete your edible masterpieces. (20 minutes)
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Griffin Rosenbaum
Apr 24, 2025The dough was a little sticky, but chilling it definitely helped. They tasted great!
Kelley Sanford
Apr 22, 2025These were so easy to make with the cake mix! The kids loved decorating them.
Mckenzie Wuckert
Jan 7, 2025Perfect for a quick and fun holiday baking project.
Lera Vonrueden
Dec 27, 2024My gingerbread men spread out a bit during baking. I think chilling the dough longer might help.
Kaitlin Hane
Dec 2, 2024I added some orange zest to the dough for a brighter flavor. Delicious!