Gingerbread People

Name: Gingerbread People
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. molasses; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; 1 egg, beaten; 4 1/2 to 5 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. salt

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Gingerbread People – a delicious recipe with butter, sugar, molasses, vinegar, egg, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 egg, beaten
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

1
Heat molasses to boiling.
2
Pour over butter and sugar.
3
Add vinegar and mix; cool.
4
Add egg.
5
Stir in all dry ingredients and mix well.
6
Chill overnight.
7
Roll 1/8-inch thick on floured board, 1 cup at a time.
8
Keep rest cool.
9
Bake on greased cookie sheet 1-inch apart.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.

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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: 1 c. butter or margarine, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. molasses, 1 Tbsp. vinegar, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread People falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
Baking & Desserts

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