Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe

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Mom always used the same round-headed cookie cutter to make her "boys." They always came out of the oven soft and chewy with plenty of traditional molasses-ginger flavor. —Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

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Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 36-48 Servings
60 20 80

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

Directions

  • 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.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • 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 baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 64 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Gingerbread Boy Cookies in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p35

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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by pixie9999

I make these with my son every Christmas. They are nice and soft and the dough is so easy to work with. We decorate with a powdered sugar icing and mini xmas M&M's


Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by lauraseward111

After reading the other reviews I wanted a bit more flavor so doubled the cinnamon and ginger and added a bit of brown sugar and vanilla. Incredible cookies! These we easy and fun to make with my son and the whole family enjoyed decorating them. The dough was a bit dry when I pulled it out of the fridge but it got better as it warmed up.


Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2011 by lovetobake0315

I made these with my boys last Christmas. They were pretty good with a delicate flavor, which is fine for me since I'm not a gingerbread fan. They had a good texture and we'll probably make them again this year.


Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by Audra.Rose

These had very little flavor. They quickly were converted into dog treats!


Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by cherstad

Super easy dough to work with, and the cut-outs held their shape beautifully! Delicious gingerbread flavor, with or without icing. This recipe is a keeper!


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by AHartsock

Simple and delicious! My daughter was begging to make gingerbread cookies. I do not bake a lot so I was not looking forward to the time ccnsuming process. A friend recommended this Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe. My daughter and I had so much fun. It was so simple, that's saying a lot coming from me. They turned out perfect and everyone couldn't believe how moist they were. We can't wait to make them again.


Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2010 by rachellephipps

This dough is delicious and easy to handle! i even made them half whole wheat and they still turned out so well!! :)


Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by tohmom

I made this recipe last year at Christmas. I was very intimidated about working with molasses since I never had before but everything turned out perfect. I used store bought cookie frosting because it was easy for the kids to work with. We had a lot of fun. I think this year I may try manipulating the recipe into a whole gingerbread house.


Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2009 by qt3141592

I love this recipe for being super duper easy and very yummy. Even without icing, these are quite yummy. They hold their shape very well. Thanks for a wonderful addition to our Christmas cookie gift baskets!

 
 
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