Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter or margarine; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 c. light molasses; 3 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted; 2 tsp. soda; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ginger; 1/2 tsp. cloves; granulated sugar; red cinnamon candies

13 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. light molasses
3 1/2 c. plain flour, sifted
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
granulated sugar
red cinnamon candies

Directions

1

Thoroughly cream first 6 ingredients.
2

Sift together flour, soda and spices.
3

Stir into creamed mixture.
4

Chill well.
5

On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a gingerbread boy cutter or draw your own pattern.
6

Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7

Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar for sparkle.
8

Trim with red cinnamon candies. Bake in 375° oven for 7 to 8 minutes.
9

Cool slightly; remove to rack to cool.
10

Makes 6 dozen 4-inch gingerbread men.