Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 tsp white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
decorating icing , nonpareils , red-hot candies or candies of your choice, optional

Directions:

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-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	191.11 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.68g	4%
Cholesterol	11.33mg	4%
Sodium	37.49mg	2%
Potassium	71.28mg	2%
Total Carbs	37.2g	12%
Sugars	5.15g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.02g	0%
Protein	2.86g	6%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	11.4mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	271.78 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.81g	4%
Cholesterol	16.11mg	4%
Sodium	53.31mg	2%
Potassium	101.37mg	2%
Total Carbs	52.9g	12%
Sugars	7.32g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	0%
Protein	4.06g	6%
Iron	0.4mg	1%
Calcium	16.3mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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