Gingerbread Boys Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup light molasses; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for rolling dough; Royal icing and cinnamon candies, for decorating, optional.

Servings: persons

1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup light molasses
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, more for rolling dough
Royal icing and cinnamon candies, for decorating, optional.

1
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, molasses and shortening.
2
Place over medium-low heat and stir just until mixture is melted and smooth.
3
Remove from heat and mix in baking soda and 1/4 cup cold water.
4
Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.
5
Add egg, salt, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; stir to mix well.
6
Add 4 cups flour and mix well, adding up to 1/2 cup more if dough seems sticky.
7
Shape into a ball, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9
Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
10
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness, and cut into gingerbread boy shapes with a 5-inch-long cookie cutter.
11
Arrange on baking sheets 1 1/2 inches apart, and bake until risen and no longer shiny, about 10 minutes.
12
Remove from heat and allow cookies to cool.
13
If desired, decorate with royal icing and cinnamon candies.
14
Store in an airtight container.

616

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup light molasses, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 1 tablespoon baking soda, 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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