Step 1

[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0464.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]In a large bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt, and set aside.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0467.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and spices until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0477.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for about 2 mins. Stir. If necessary, continue microwaving in 10-20 second intervals until chocolate is completely melted.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0480.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]Add molasses, egg and melted chocolate to the butter and sugar mixture and beat for about 2 mins.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_04841.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]Slowly begin adding the dry mixture and mix until just combined.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0309.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Form the dough into about 4 balls.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_04911.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Lightly flour a flat working space and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut shapes using gingerbread cookie cutters.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0315.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0322.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Once you have all your cookies cut out, place a wooden chopstick (or candy cane) down on the gingerbread shape and slowly work the arms in so the the gingerbread man is holding the chop stick.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0502.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Slightly pinch the two arms together. Repeat for other cookies.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0559.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Bake for 8-10 mins Using a spatula, slowly move the gingerbread men onto a cooling rack. Once the cookies are completely cooled, carefully remove the chopsticks.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0569.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]Use frosting to decorate each gingerbread man as desired. Finish by slowly sliding candy canes into place under the arms.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0573.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]

Step 2

[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0464.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]In a large bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking soda and salt, and set aside.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0467.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and spices until the mixture is light and fluffy. Set aside.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0477.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for about 2 mins. Stir. If necessary, continue microwaving in 10-20 second intervals until chocolate is completely melted.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0480.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]Add molasses, egg and melted chocolate to the butter and sugar mixture and beat for about 2 mins.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_04841.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegift”]Slowly begin adding the dry mixture and mix until just combined.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0309.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Form the dough into about 4 balls.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_04911.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Lightly flour a flat working space and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut shapes using gingerbread cookie cutters.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0315.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining dough.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0322.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Once you have all your cookies cut out, place a wooden chopstick (or candy cane) down on the gingerbread shape and slowly work the arms in so the the gingerbread man is holding the chop stick.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0502.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Slightly pinch the two arms together. Repeat for other cookies.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0559.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com #christmas #ediblegifts”]Bake for 8-10 mins Using a spatula, slowly move the gingerbread men onto a cooling rack. Once the cookies are completely cooled, carefully remove the chopsticks.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0569.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]Use frosting to decorate each gingerbread man as desired. Finish by slowly sliding candy canes into place under the arms.[img src=”https://bdn.evermine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0573.jpg” width=”680″ height=”1020″ class=”alignnone size-full” title=”Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Men (with Candy Canes) | Evermine Blog | www.evermine.com”]