Name: Gingerbread Boy Cookies
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Decorating icing, nonpareils, red-hot candies or candies of your choice, optional

Servings: 4 persons

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Decorating icing, nonpareils, red-hot candies or candies of your choice, optional

1
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, molasses and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a soft dough.
2
Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.
3
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased
4
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired.

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Gingerbread Boy Cookies

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