Gingerbread Boys

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Warm and Spicy Gingerbread Boys Recipe with a Festive Twist
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

42 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
164
Sugar
15g
Fat
7g
Gingerbread Boys are a classic holiday treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. These cookies are flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, which create a cozy aroma that fills the house. The festive shapes of the boys add to the holiday charm and make them a perfect gift for friends and neighbors. You can also get creative and add your own decorations using candies and icing. Whether you eat them yourself or give them as gifts, Gingerbread Boys are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2.Add the egg, orange zest, and corn syrup, and mix until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5.Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
6.Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7.On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
8.Place the gingerbread boys onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
9.Allow to cool before decorating with icing and candies.

PROS

These gingerbread boys are full of warm, festive flavors that are perfect for the holiday season.
They are also a fun and creative way to get children involved in baking activities.

CONS

While delicious, gingerbread boys can be high in sugar and calories if consumed in excess.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe contains ginger, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties. Additionally, the orange zest used in this recipe is a good source of vitamin C which has several health benefits including supporting immune function.

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