Gingerbread People Recipe

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

Servings: persons

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

1
Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
2
Mix in remaining ingredients.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut with floured cookie cutters.
5
Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
6
Bake until no indentation remains with touched, 10
7
to 12 minutes.
8
Cool.
9
Decorate.

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

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