Gingerbread Men Recipe #3213
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22 min | 10 min prep
36 -48 cookies
- 1/2 cup creamed shortening
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1 medium egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
- Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
- Next, add egg and beat completely.
- Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
- Beat well after each addition.
- Refrigerate the dough until cold.
- Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
- Place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
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