Sassy Gingerbread Men

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Simply the best gingerbread recipe i have had. The addition of orange zest sets these cookies apart they are sweet and slightly spicy at the same time. I am not sure what the origins of this recipe are, i got it from my step-mother susan who i have referenced before as my cooking inspiration.

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Steps

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Thoroughly cream together butter and sugar.

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Add egg , beat until light and fluffy.

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Add orange zest and corn syrup , mix well.

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Sift together remaining ingredients , stir into creamed mixture.

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Chill dough thoroughly.

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Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.

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On lightly floured surface , roll to 1 / 4 inch thickness.

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Cut with gingerbread men cookie cutters.

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Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

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Bake 8-10 minutes.

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Cool on rack.

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Decorate sassy little men with royal icing and raisins if desired.

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Ingredients

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butter, granulated sugar, egg, orange zest, dark corn syrup, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, salt, cookie cutter, royal icing, raisins