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gingerbread boys

(1 rating)
Cmom02 avatar
Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
@Cmom02
Louisville, KY

I found this recipe at All Recipes. It sounds like a fun recipe, that kids could help with for Christmas. Chill time not included in prep time.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For gingerbread boys

  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    white or brown sugar, packed
  • 1 lg
    egg (not extra large)
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp
    dark corn syrup or substitute molasses (more traditional)
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger (more, if you like)
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt

How To Make gingerbread boys

  • 1
    Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg, and mix well. Mix in orange zest (if using), and corn syrup or molasses. Add, remaining ingredients, mixing, until well combined.
  • 2
    Chill dough, several hours to overnight.
  • 3
    When ready to bake, preheat oven, to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets. Let refrigerated dough, sit on counter for a few minutes; then, on a lightly floured surface, roll out 1/4 or 1/3 size clumps, after kneading it slightly. Keep the dough that isn't being used yet, in the refrigerator.
  • 4
    Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes, using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart, on prepared cookie sheets.
  • 5
    Bake cookie dough 10-12 minutes, until cookies are firm and lightly toasted on edges. Makes 5 dozen or 60 cookies.
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