How to Make Gingerbread Boys - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gingerbread boys are a classic holiday treat that brings warmth and sweetness to the festive season. These adorable gingerbread cookies are a staple at holiday gatherings, and they are loved by kids and adults alike. With their spicy and sweet flavor, these cookies are perfect for enjoying with a mug of hot cocoa or as a delightful dessert after a holiday meal.

Making gingerbread boys at home is a fun and rewarding activity that the whole family can get involved in. From mixing the do...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
  • 1 ½ tablespoons orange zest
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl. Add egg and mix well. Mix in dark corn syrup and orange zest. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; mix until well combined. Wrap dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm and lightly toasted on the edges, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    73 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 86mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 10mg