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    Gingerbread Men


    Source of Recipe


    AbsoluteRecipes.com

    List of Ingredients




    1/2 cup creamed shortening
    1/2 cup of granulated sugar
    1/2 cup of dark molasses
    1 medium egg
    2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 tsp baking powder
    1/2 tsp baking soda
    1 tsp ginger and ground cloves (each)
    1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

    Recipe



    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. ( 1 Hour)

    Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.

    Use cookie cutters to form the figures.

    Place in a 350F oven and back for 10 - 12 minutes.

    YIELD: 3-4 Dozen

 

 

 


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