Gingerbread Boys Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 large egg; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 large egg
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar and salt, beating well. Add molasses, vinegar, and egg, beating at low speed just until blended.
2
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended. Cover and chill 8 hours.
3
Divide dough into fourths. Roll each portion to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a 3-inch gingerbread-boy cookie cutter. Place on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 8 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute (this allows cookies to lift easily off of pan); then place on wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired.

1190

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Boys falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Boys

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