Gingerbread Men

10 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. molasses
  • 1 egg, beaten well
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together the shortening and sugar with electric mixer. Add molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  2. 2
    Dough will be stiff. Cover and chill 1 hour. Roll out dough on lightly floured cutting board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutter.
  3. 3
    Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Makes 22 to 24 (5-inch) cookies.

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