Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2010

These were delicious! The longer they sit the better they are! I enjoyed the orange zest in these. Very Yummy! Thank You for another delicious holiday recipe!

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Janet Shum

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Corbett, Oregon, USA

Living In: Salem, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

Very good recipe!!! I'm from sunny Singapore, so the heat n humidity meant I had to chill dough for at least 4-5hrs. Rolled dough in waxed paper like someone suggested. Then chilled, cut, and chilled again before baking so they won't spread too much. Used treacle instead of corn syrup (store was out of molasses). Omitted e orange coz husband didn't care for orange.. Will try next time! Tripled the recipe, made them big, n they were amazing!! Party guests loved them n got heaps of praises!

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min

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2010

"a hint of orange." Actually the orange is totally overwhelming. It kids cereal. I wanted to make gingerbread cookies, instead I made orange flavored cookies.. the orange zest should be greatly lessened or optional.... also not enough dark syrup or spice in this recipe. I do not understand why this recipe got such high ratings unless its by people who dont like real gingerbread cookies. My husband liked them anyways, although I wasnt really in the mood for orange flavored cookies :(

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jennytc346

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

These cookies turned out perfect. The dough was a little crumbly, but it rolled out fine. The cookies are light and full of flavor, but not too spicy. Highly recommend this recipe exactly as it is written.

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xtinebb

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2010

I usually don't care for gingerbread men, but the orange flavor really sets it off. I used 1/4 tsp orange extract (since I didn't have an orange on hand) and it was just the right amount of flavor, light and complimentary. I added 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp Frangelica (hazelnut-flavored liquer). I used 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup homemade brown sugar, used molasses instead of corn syrup, and used whole wheat flour as I find it tends to have a bit of a sweeter taste. I will make these every Christmas from now on.

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shampooza

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2010

Really yummy! I used black strap molasses instead of the corn syrup and it definitely helped the flavor. Skipped the orange because we don't like that.

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healthymom

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2010

I have tried others but always come back to this one. It is a no-fail recipe! I use molasses instead of corn syrup, and 1 cup brown sugar instead of the white. I might do heaping measurements of the spices too if I am making them for adults. Perfect with a cup of hot coffee while watching the snow fall outside! An absolute MUST for our family's Christmas.

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Serendipity414

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Boulder, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2010

Delicious. These cookies turned out great. Omitted the orange zest and used half brown sugar and half white sugar. Nice and subtle spice flavour that seemed to get more intense as they sat. My brother who does not like gingerbread devoured four of these in one sitting.

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