Gingerbread Boys

14 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening (I use half margarine and half Crisco)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • flour (to make soft ball)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the sugar and shortening.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, lemon extract, spices and salt.
  3. 3
    Mix well. Stir in molasses. Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture. Add flour to make soft dough. Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes.

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