Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe

By Cindy

The ideal gingerbread cookie recipe. Made with real ingredients, it's even better if you can get grade-A molasses!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated 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

Preparation

Step 1

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-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 3-inch gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired.