Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dark molasses; 1 cup brown sugar; ⅔ cup cold water; ⅓ cup shortening; 7 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dark molasses
1 cup brown sugar
⅔ cup cold water
⅓ cup shortening
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In a large bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
2
Mix in remaining ingredients until incorporated.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to a week.
4
Preheat oven to 350 (F).
5
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board.
6
Cut with floured gingerbread cutter.
7
Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8
Bake 10-12 minutes.
9
Decorate with frosting.

978

kcal

Calories

Fat

215

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dark molasses, 1 cup brown sugar, ⅔ cup cold water, ⅓ cup shortening, 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.

Gingerbread People

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