Ellen'S Spicy Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Ellen'S Spicy Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 egg yolk; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Servings: persons

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1
In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
2
Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
3
Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
4
til smooth.
5
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
6
Preheat oven to 350%.
7
On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
8
Cut into desired shapes.
9
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10
Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
11
Remove and cool.
12
Frost and decorate.
13
At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup margarine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Ellen'S Spicy Gingerbread Men falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ellen'S Spicy Gingerbread Men

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