Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamed shortening; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 1 medium egg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup creamed shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 medium egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Directions

1

Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
2

Next, add egg and beat completely.
3

Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
4

Beat well after each addition.
5

Refrigerate the dough until cold.
6

Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
7

Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
8

Place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.