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: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons warm water; 1/4 cup raisins for decorating

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons warm water
1/4 cup raisins for decorating

1
In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, egg and warmed molasses.
2
Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to egg mixture.
3
Beat until smooth.
4
Mix in flour, spices and salt until well blended.
5
Cover and chill for 24 hours.
6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
7
Roll out dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a floured surface.
8
Cut out gingerbread men using cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
9
Use raisins to make eyes, noses and buttons.
10
Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm.
11
Let cool on wire racks.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 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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