Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Ingredients: 2/3 c. margarine; 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 scant tsp. ground cloves; 1 egg; 3/4 c. molasses; 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; currants or raisins, candied cherries or M&M's (to decorate)

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2/3 c. margarine
1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 scant tsp. ground cloves
1 egg
3/4 c. molasses
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
currants or raisins, candied cherries or M&M's (to decorate)

Directions

1

Combine shortening with brown sugar, spices and salt until light and fluffy.
2

Add egg and molasses; blend.
3

Sift together the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
4

Add to sugar mixture; stir until well blended.
5

Cover and chill.
6

Roll out 1/4 of dough at a time on lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
7

Cut with gingerbread man cutter.
8

Transfer to greased cookie sheet.
9

Before baking, press currants for eyes and nose.
10

M&M's are popular for the buttons and slivers of candied cherries for mouth, belt and shoes.
11

Bake at 375° for 9 minutes, or until done.
12

Cool on racks. Makes about 15 men.