Gingerbread Boys And Girls Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Boys And Girls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups dark molasses; 2/3 cup cold water; 7 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon crushed cloves (optional); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 egg yolks; 10 drops food coloring; 1/2 teaspoon water; 3/4 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup cold water
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed cloves (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg yolks
10 drops food coloring
1/2 teaspoon water
3/4 cup raisins

1
Mix shortening, brown sugar, and molasses thoroughly. Stir in 2/3 cup water. Blend flour, soda, salt, and spices; stir into molasses mixture. Chill for about 1 hour.
2
Roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with boy and girl cookie cutters.
3
Make egg yolk paint by blending egg yolks and 1/2 teaspoon water. Divide the yolk among a few small bowls, and add food coloring to each cup for desired color. Paint the clothes and decorations on the cookies as desired. Carefully transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a toothpick, make a hole in the top of each cookie. Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose, mouth. Use bits of candied cherries for coat buttons, and strips of citron for ties.
4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly, then carefully remove from baking sheet.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups dark molasses, 2/3 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Boys And Girls 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.

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