Gingerbread Boys with a Bite

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   In a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg.

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   Set aside.

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   In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.

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   Add egg and molasses, and beat until smooth.

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   Add the flour mixture, a little at a time, and mix until incorporated and a dough is formed.

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   Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.

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   Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thick, and cut gingerbread men with cookie cutters.

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   Transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet and bake until set, about 6 to 8 minutes.

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    Cool on wire racks.

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    For the icing:

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    In a mixer, combine sugar, cream of tartar, and egg whites*, and beat until stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes.

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    Mix in the lemon juice to taste.

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    Transfer icing to a piping bag and decorate gingerbread men.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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