GINGERBREAD BOYS
Spice & Spirit
COOKIES
Gingerbread Boys are classic holiday cookies full of warm, spicy flavors like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. These adorable, festive treats are shaped like little gingerbread people, with red cinnamon candies for buttons that add a touch of sweetness and color. Perfect for decorating with icing or enjoying plain, these cookies are a fun addition to holiday baking traditions and bring a cozy, nostalgic feel to any winter gathering.
Ingredients
5 cups flour
1 ½ tsp baking soda
2 to 3 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
½ tsp salt
1 cup solid shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup light molasses
2 tbsp white vinegar
Red cinnamon candies
Directions
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a mixer, cream shortening and sugar until creamy. Beat in egg, molasses, and vinegar.
Stir in flour mixture one-quarter at a time, mixing well after each addition. Use hands to mix if necessary.
Cover dough and chill for 3 hours or longer.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets.
Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured board, roll one piece of dough ⅛-inch thick. Dip a 5 x 3-inch gingerbread-boy cutter in flour and cut shapes.
Place cookies on cookie sheets and use red cinnamon candies to make buttons.
Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to cool.
