Spicy Gingerbread People

Directions

1. 1
   To make Cookies: Whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in bowl.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Cream margarine, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer 3 minutes, or until smooth.
4. 4
   Combine egg replacer and 2 Tbs.
5. 5
   water in bowl, and add to sugar mixture.
6. 6
   Add molasses, and beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Beat in flour mixture until soft dough forms.
8. 8
   Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 2 hours.
9. 9
   Preheat oven to 350F.
10. 10
    Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
11. 11
    Place dough between two sheets of parchment or wax paper, and roll out to 1/4-inch thick.
12. 12
    Cut with 3-inch gingerbread-man cutter, and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
13. 13
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges of Cookies begin to brown.
14. 14
    Cool on baking sheets.
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    To make Frosting: Whisk together confectioners sugar, arrowroot, and 2 Tbs.
16. 16
    water in small bowl.
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    Transfer to pastry bag fitted with small round tip, and decorate Cookies with Frosting.
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    Allow to set 30 minutes, then transfer to airtight container.