Gingerbread Boys

Name: Gingerbread Boys
Ingredients: 1 c. butter, softened; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 c. molasses; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. vinegar; 5 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon

10 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vinegar
5 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

1

Cream sugar and butter.
2

Stir in eggs and molasses.
3

Add vinegar and beat well.
4

Sift together dry ingredients.
5

Stir in and mix well.
6

Chill overnight.
7

Place 1 small ball on cookie sheet, flatten with palm to make head.
8

Roll another ball into a straight rope for arms.
9

Roll another ball into a rope and then curve it for legs and body. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
10

Garnish with nuts or raisins before baking.
11

Continue with this shaping process until greased cookie sheet is full, but leave adequate space for cookie to spread.