Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Men
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamed shortening; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 1 medium egg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Servings: persons

1/2 cup creamed shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 medium egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

1
Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
2
Next, add egg and beat completely.
3
Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
4
Beat well after each addition.
5
Refrigerate the dough until cold.
6
Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
7
Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
8
Place in a 350u00b0 oven and bake for 10 - 12 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: 1/2 cup creamed shortening, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup dark molasses, 1 medium egg, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gingerbread Men

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