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A friend recommended this Gingerbread Boy Cookies Recipe. My daughter and I had so much fun. It was so simple, that's saying a lot coming from me. They turned out perfect and everyone couldn't believe how moist they were. We can't wait to make them again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Super easy dough to work with, and the cut-outs held their shape beautifully! Delicious gingerbread flavor, with or without icing. This recipe is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"These had very little flavor. They quickly were converted into dog treats!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWrench"},"reviewBody":"I made these with my boys last Christmas. They were pretty good with a delicate flavor, which is fine for me since I'm not a gingerbread fan. They had a good texture and we'll probably make them again this year.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCactus"},"reviewBody":"After reading the other reviews I wanted a bit more flavor so doubled the cinnamon and ginger and added a bit of brown sugar and vanilla. Incredible cookies! These we easy and fun to make with my son and the whole family enjoyed decorating them. The dough was a bit dry when I pulled it out of the fridge but it got better as it warmed up.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleWeights"},"reviewBody":"I make these with my son every Christmas. They are nice and soft and the dough is so easy to work with. We decorate with a powdered sugar icing and mini xmas M&M's","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBandAid"},"reviewBody":"We make gingerbread while decorating our house for Christmas & this just became our family recipe! They are very mild but that's perfect for my kids.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanClover"},"reviewBody":"Made these cookies for a hunger benefit cookie walk. Was a bit skeptical since I have never cooked ingredients like this recipe recommended. The dough was soft but after chilling rolled out perfectly. Didn't lose a single gingerbread boy in the cutting. If I were making them for me I would have added more spices but most people aren't as accustomed to the ginerbread flavors as I am. I was not able to decorate mine quite as pretty as yours ~ but they looked good enough to eat. Thanks for sharing a great traditional cookie recipe. Christmas blessings!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueHelmet"},"reviewBody":"simple and delicious!dough was easy to make and easy to handle even for smaller hands.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBug"},"reviewBody":"We made these last year and again this year because they were so good! Many gingerbread cookies are so spicy and hard, but these were soft and chewy with a nice amount of spice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"this is the best gingerbread cookie recipe I have ever made. So easy. I didn't have any trouble with cutting them out, the timing for cooking them was just right right. Can't wait to decorate and put them in my gift baskets.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePaw"},"reviewBody":"Holly Cow! This is the best gingerbread boy recipe ever! I have been looking for this one a long time. I flooded them with royal icing to make snowmen. They are already all gone :(","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"These cookies turn out great; so great, my son suggested that I make a few more for our Christmas Party. I made the first bunch as Christmas presents and I can't wait to hear their response.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldApple"},"reviewBody":"These are horrible! I have no idea why others think these are great cookies. They are MOLASSES cookies, not gingerbread. No kid would want to eat these. I gave it one star because the texture is nice, but the flavor is so disappointing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCocktail"},"reviewBody":"This has been my go to recipe since 2008. I love that it doesn't use shortening. It makes a firm cookie that tastes s good as it looks. Thank you so much for a recipe that has made tradition status at our house.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCoffee"},"reviewBody":"These cookies were easy to roll, but that's about the only good thing about them. They don't have much flavor and they got very hard. I did not overbake them. It was a waste of time and ingredients.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPlanet"},"reviewBody":"A great traditional gingerbread boy cookie recipe. Nice and spicy too. 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