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: 1 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 5 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 to 3 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground cloves

Servings: persons

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
2 Tbsp. vinegar
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

1
Cream the shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.,
2
Add molasses, egg and vinegar.
3
Mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
4
Stir well. Add to molasses mixture, stirring well. Shape dough into a ball and knead until smooth.
5
Chill overnight.
6
Divide dough in half. Roll each half of dough to 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured board.
7
Use cookie cutter for desired shape.
8
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350u00b0 until browned.

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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: 1 c. shortening, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. molasses, 1 egg, 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.

Gingerbread Men

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