Gingerbread Boys

Name: Gingerbread Boys
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/2 c. dark molasses; 1/4 c. water; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. soda; 3/4 tsp. ginger; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/8 tsp. allspice; raisins, candied cherries or regular gumdrops; citron; string licorice

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. water
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
raisins, candied cherries or regular gumdrops
citron
string licorice

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar.
2

Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
3

Cover; chill 2 to 3 minutes.
4

Heat oven to 375°.
5

Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
6

Cut with gingerbread boy cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7

Remember after decorating, bake 10 to 12 minutes and immediately remove from baking sheet.