Sassy Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Sassy Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 egg; 4 teaspoons orange zest; 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; cookie cutter; royal icing (optional); raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 egg
4 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon salt
cookie cutter
royal icing (optional)
raisins (optional)

1
Thoroughly cream together butter and sugar.
2
Add egg, beat until light and fluffy.
3
Add orange zest and corn syrup, mix well.
4
Sift together remaining ingredients, stir into creamed mixture.
5
Chill dough thoroughly.
6
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
7
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 inch thickness.
8
Cut with Gingerbread men (and women) cookie cutters.
9
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10
Bake 8-10 minutes
11
Cool on rack.
12
Decorate sassy little men with royal icing and raisins if desired.

1077

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 4 teaspoons orange zest, and more.

Yes, Sassy Gingerbread Men 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.

Sassy Gingerbread Men

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