Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

Ugh this recipe was a pain. It was easy to get all the ingredients together but I was having a hard time getting the baking time right. I made two whole batches and I think my last couple trays of cookies were okay, but there were countless burned ones and undercooked ones. It was hard to tell when they were "just right" until they were cooled. I'm just making the traditional ones next year.

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Malinda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Lacey, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2008

This recipe made Christmas extra special for me and my grandchildren. These cookies were easy to make. I didn't make the royal icing in time so they didn't have all the trimmings, but they had the cinnamon candy buttons. We loved them! This was the first time we ever had homemade gingerbread cookies at our Christmas gathering. Thanks so much, Kim.

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Robin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: East Orange, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2008

My son and I made the recipe as stated and it turned out perfect and delicious. Way better than trying to make them the old way...they had a nice flaver.

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twistedsisterl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Scio, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2008

I made this with my siblings, younger cousins, and boyfriend and it was fun to make. I did have a problem with the fact that it didn't stick together, but we added extra water (1 tablespoon at a time- couldn't have been more than 4 tablespoons) and let my fellow youngin's get a try at rolling the dough out and cutting out the shapes with the cookie cutter. No one wanted to eat them because they were so adorable after decorating them with gumdrops, M&M's, Mini Kisses, and different colored icing. We had so much fun food coloring the icing! Eventually, everyone got a taste of them and gobbled them up. We didn't get many cookies though. Next time will make more batches at a time.

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Adriana Gallardo

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2008

Very, very good! I've never made gingerbread men before so I was sort of scared but these turned out fab-u-lous. I am so totally making them next year too!!!

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jennilovesryan

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Sarasota, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2008

Best gingerbread cookies we have ever had. The whole family loved them.

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Kewaneecook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Newbern, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Kewanee, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

my 7 yr old wanted to leave santa gingerbread men for xmas...santa doesn't like traditional gingerbread men & nether does my son BUT...they bothed loved these cookies so much & i was relieved how well it rolled out & was easy to work with..THANK YOU!

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twehunt

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Decatur, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2008

Awesome! Best Gingerbread Ever! Not at all like concrete, soft and chewy, delicious! Will probably add a bit more Ginger next time and maybe some cloves!

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Robin

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

WOW!! The best gingerbread cookie I've ever made. Not good for houses-too soft but as a cookie perfect, easy to make, stores well & freezes well. Made a triple batch then had to make another double batch just before Christmas since my family kept sneaking them before I made up my cookie trays. People are calling me raving about the gingerbread men- Thank you!! This is surely a keeper!

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TRAILINDAWG

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

These went over really well and aren't too strongly flavored. Pretty easy to make but I could not chill my dough very long because it made it too hard to roll out. I will most likely make these again next year, which is the best compliment.

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BUTTERCUP928

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lakewood, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

My 4-year-old son and I made these for Santa. He had a blast rolling out the dough, cutting out the men, and then decorating them after they were cooked. We taste tested them and they were delicious. I think Santa liked them too because there were only crumbs left on Christmas morning.

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

Wow these were good! Not big on too spicy cookies, so this was the perfect recipe for me. And they were moist!

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Sara Jane

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Palm Springs, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

OMG! These are fantastic! The only problem I had was I didn't make enough. Even my 16-year-old daughter, who doesn't like gingerbread, loves them. I didn't change anything in the recipe -- the cookies are not too gingery, easy to make, and taste incredibly yummy! Enjoy!

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PILOTGAL

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2007

I just love these cookies. The flavor is subtly spicy and sweet, and my husband and I get to team up to make them, as I like to bake them and he enjoys decorating! Once our little one comes along, I suspect these will be a nice family tradition for us. Thanks for posting!

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ELENA1679

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Frisco, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2007

EXCELLENT! Everyone loved these. I will definitely make this recipe again.

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CookieMama

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Columbus, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Chandler, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2007

These had a great taste and worked great for gingerbread men.

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GILSDORF

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

This is a great recipe---I've given it to several friends already. If the dough seems crumbly don't be discouraged; just keep working it and the heat from your hands will smooth it out. I doubled the ginger also, which was pleasantly warm (yet not offensive to my 6-year-old).

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SHELAGH420

Home Town: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

Very yummy cookies! The dough kept sticking to my countertop, so make sure you use plenty of flour. Also, if you roll the dough as thin as 1/8", these taste more like butterscotch graham crackers. They don't need frosting... but they are ADDICTIVE! I used Mini M&Ms for decorating. This is a keeper! THANK YOU!

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Valerie Michigan

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007

These are awesome - no need to every try another gingerbread recipe. Thanks!!

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chefsazy

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Home Town: Granada Hills, California, USA

Living In: Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2007

So yummy- with or without frosting on top! Doubled the spices and added 1/2 tsp. nutmeg. Baked for 8-9 minutes. Great recipe. Fun with the kids! Will make again next year! Merry Christmas!

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