Spicy Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Spicy Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ½ cup margarine; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup molasses (do not use backstrap molasses); 1 egg yolk; 2 cups flour, sifted; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

½ cup margarine
½ cup sugar
½ cup molasses (do not use backstrap molasses)
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour, sifted
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1
In a large bowl cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth.
2
Stir in the molasses and egg yolk.
3
Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg; blend in molasses mixture until smooth.
4
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6
On a lightly floured curface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
7
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
8
Place cookies 2 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
9
Bake 8-10 minutes or until firm.
10
Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
11
Frost when cooled.

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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: ½ cup margarine, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup molasses (do not use backstrap molasses), 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Spicy Gingerbread Men 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.

Spicy Gingerbread Men

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