Gingerbread Man Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Man
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 1 egg; 4 tsp. grated orange peel; 2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup; 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt

Servings: persons

1 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
4 tsp. grated orange peel
2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

1
Thoroughly cream together butter or margarine and sugar.
2
Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.
3
Add orange peel and corn syrup; mix well.
4
Sift together remaining ingredients; stir into creamed mixture.
5
Chill dough thoroughly.
6
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
7
Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8
Bake in 375u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Cool 1 minute; remove from pan.
10
Cool on rack.
11
Decorate gingerbread men with decorating icing and raisins, if desired.

1484

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. butter or margarine, 1 1/2 c. sugar, 1 egg, 4 tsp. grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Man 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.

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