ginger bread boys
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- Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup butter, cubed * 1/2 cup sugar * 1/2 cup molasses * 2 teaspoons white vinegar * 1 egg, 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
1. In a 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks.
Number of Servings: 36
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAUREY1.
2. 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.
3. 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 degrees F for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks.
Number of Servings: 36
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAUREY1.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 86.9
- Total Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 12.7 mg
- Sodium: 55.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
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