Gingerbread Kids

10 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • raisins or currants (for decorating)

Directions

  1. 1
    Beat sugar, shortening, molasses and water in a large bowl on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except raisins. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1 or 2 hours.
  2. 2
    Preheat oven to 375°.
  3. 3
    Roll dough on a floured cloth until 1/4-inch thick. Cut with 5 to 8-inch cutters.
  4. 4
    Bake on ungreased sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.

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