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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