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Christmas: Gingerbread Men

Source of Recipe


Cook's Recipes






List of Ingredients



• 7 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 tsp baking soda
  
• 2 tsp ground ginger
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 tsp ground allspice
  
• 1 tsp ground cloves
  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1/3 cup shortening
  
• 1-1/2 cups dark molasses
  
• 2/3 cup cold water
  






Instructions



1. In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; mix well and set aside.
   
   
2. In large mixing bowl, beat together with electric mixer on medium speed the sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add the molasses and water, mixing well. Stir in the flour mixture until just mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
   
   
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Lightly grease baking sheets.
   
   
4. Roll about one-quarter of the dough to 1/4-inch-thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured gingerbread cutter or other shaped cutters. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
   
   Decorate with colored frosting, sugar, and candies as desired.
   
   Makes about 2-1/2 dozen (2-1/2") gingerbread men.