Tis the season… for cookies! It came to me suddenly the other day that I had never shared an actual gingerbread cookie recipe. I’ve done chocolate ginger cookies and butterscotch ginger. But, never actually gingerbread GINGERBREAD cookies.

These Whole Wheat Gingerbread Men are just that. WHOLE WHEAT gingerbread men cookies. I decided not to lighten them up with any sugar substitutes or any of my usual shenanigans. I wanted to keep these cookies simple and classic. Besides… the whole wheat part makes them a little less naughty and a little more nice.

Despite how some cut-out cookies can be, these Whole Wheat Gingerbread Men are actually pretty straight forward and easy to make. Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients. Mix the two together. Chill. Roll. Cut. Bake.

These cookies end up soft and yet sturdy. However they are NOT sturdy enough for gingerbread house making. So, don’t even attempt that with this particular cookie base. No, no. These gingerbread men are meant for eating and enjoying.

I decorated my gingerbread men with some simple royal icing and a couple of candy sprinkles that were festive to the holidays. But, you can use whatever method you see fit. I’m leaving that as dealers choice!

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Nutritional Claims: Low Sodium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher