Sherrill's Secret Soft Gingerbread Boys

Indulge in the cozy, nostalgic flavors of the holiday season with "Sherrill's Secret Soft Gingerbread Boys," a recipe that delivers perfectly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth gingerbread cookies. Infused with the warm notes of ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and sweetened with rich molasses and brown sugar, these cookies strike a harmonious balance of festive spice and sweetness. The dough is easy to work with, chilling to the perfect consistency for rolling and shaping into charming gingerbread boy cutouts. With a soft, tender texture and endless decorating possibilities, these cookies are ideal for a family baking session or a standout addition to a holiday cookie platter. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and baking time, this gingerbread favorite brings the magic of the season to your kitchen and your taste buds. Perfect as a holiday ornament, a delightful gift, or a delicious snack, these cookies are a timeless treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. The dough will be soft but shouldn't be sticky.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using gingerbread boy cookie cutters, re-rolling scraps as needed.

Step 8

Transfer the cut-out shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to set but the centers are still soft.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate as desired with royal icing or other decorations, or enjoy plain for a soft, spiced treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(988.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3983.4

Total Fat 156.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 607.0mg	0%
Sodium 2690.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 597.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 267.1g
Protein 52.3g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 644.2mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 3167.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 59.6%