I want to make some gingerbread men for my sons birthday party a few days before the party, just wanted to know how long they keep for if kept in the pantry. Thankyou
Most people agree that gingerbread cookies or houses made from scratch can be safely eaten for at least a week.
Cover your cookies with plastic wrap (or store in an air-tight container) to keep them free of dust and critters. If they feel a little hard or stale when you're ready to eat them, wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for a few seconds to turn them warm and soft. This can even be done with decorated gingerbread men (for just a few seconds though.) Just do a test on 1 first to be sure your decorations don't melt.
