Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1 egg, well beaten; 1 c. molasses; 2 tsp. vinegar; flour (extra, if needed to make dough manageable)

Servings: persons

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. vinegar
flour (extra, if needed to make dough manageable)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Cream shortening until light and fluffy.
3
Add sugar, beating well after each addition.
4
Add egg in thirds, beating well
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after
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each
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addition.
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Blend
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in the molasses and vinegar.
10
Stir
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in the dry ingredients.
12
Add more flour, if needed.
13
Chill
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dough
15
in
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refrigerator
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8
18
hours or overnight.
19
Roll dough out on lightly floured surface 1/4-inch thick.
20
Cut into shapes.
21
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.

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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: 4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, 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.

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