Gingerbread People

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. allspice; 1/2 c. soft shortening; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. dark molasses; 1/4 c. water

Eats Now Editorial Team · 661 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Gingerbread People – a delicious recipe with flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, allspice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/2 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. water

1
Sift all dry ingredients together and set aside.
2
Cream shortening and sugar together in a bowl.
3
Combine the dry and moist ingredients together.
4
Roll out with rolling pin and use cookie cutter or give your child part of the dough to create a person on waxed paper.
5
Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Open oven slowly.
7
Makes approximately 1 1/2 dozen.

661

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. flour, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 3/4 tsp. ginger, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread People 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
661 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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