Gingerbread People Recipe

Name: Gingerbread People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. packed brown sugar; 1/3 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. dark molasses; 2/3 c. cold water; 7 c. all-purpose flour*; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. ground allspice; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. dark molasses
2/3 c. cold water
7 c. all-purpose flour*
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1
Mix brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350u00b0.
3
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite shaped cutter.
4
Place about 2-inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
5
Bake until no indentation remains when touched, 10 to 12 minutes.
6
Cool.
7
Decorate with colored frosting and candies, if desired.
8
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.
9
Has 180 calories per cookie.

1762

kcal

Calories

Fat

379

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 c. packed brown sugar, 1/3 c. shortening, 1 1/2 c. dark molasses, 2/3 c. cold 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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