Gingerbread Men

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 3 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 2 to 3 c. molasses
  • 1 to 3 c. brown sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 c. melted shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
  2. 2
    Mix molasses, brown sugar, egg and shortening.
  3. 3
    Add dry ingredients to make a soft dough.
  4. 4
    Chill for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Roll on floured board and cut with floured cutters.
  6. 6
    Bake on greased cookie sheet in 375° oven for about 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 18 (4-inch) dolls.

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