Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 large egg; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Currants; Red cinnamon candies

13 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 large egg
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Currants
Red cinnamon candies

Directions

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["Beat shortening at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add molasses, vinegar, and egg; beat well.", "Combine flour and next 5 ingredients; gradually add to shortening mixture, beating well. Shape dough into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 8 hours.", "Divide dough in half. Work with 1 portion of dough at a time, storing remainder in refrigerator. Roll each portion of dough to 1/8\" thickness on a well-floured surface. Cut with a 4\"" gingerbread man cookie cutter; place on ungreased cookie sheets