A Few (Really) Good Men Recipe

Name: A Few (Really) Good Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 ½ cups white sugar; 1 egg; 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup (light works ok, too); 3 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

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["Cream the butter and the sugar in a large bowl.", "(I find it easier if I melt the butter a little bit before adding to the sugar).", "Add the egg and mix well.", "Mix in the orange peel (sometimes I also add a tsp or so of fresh juice from the orange for extra flavor) and corn syrup.", "In separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt.", "Add flour mixture, a little at a time, to wet ingredients until well combined.", "(I find it easier to work with when mixed by hand as opposed to using a mixer).", "Chill dough overnight or at least 3 hours.", "Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).", "Roll dough out 1/4"" thick and cut to desired shapes.", "Place cookies 1"" apart on prepared cookie sheets.", "Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.", "(cookies spread out a little, so make sure you leave enough space around edges)."]

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 ½ cups white sugar, 1 egg, 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest, and more.

Yes, A Few (Really) Good Men falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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A Few (Really) Good Men

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