Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. dark molasses; 1/4 c. water; 2 1/2 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 3/4 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. allspice; raisins, citron, candied cherries, red gumdrops, string licorice; decorator icing (tubes)

Servings: persons

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. water
2 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
raisins, citron, candied cherries, red gumdrops, string licorice
decorator icing (tubes)

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
3
Chill 2 to 3 hours. Heat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board.
5
Cut with gingerbread people cutters.
6
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7
Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose and buttons.
8
Use other items to trim as you choose.
9
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
10
Remove to wire rack.
11
Trim with decorators icing. Yield: 14.
12
Recipe may be doubled.

663

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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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 c. shortening, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. dark molasses, 1/4 c. water, 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.

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