The Gingerbread Men

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 3 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 5 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • cinnamon flavored candies

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar, molasses, egg and vinegar.
  2. 2
    Mix well.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, soda, salt and spices and add to molasses mixture.
  4. 4
    Shape dough into a ball and knead until smooth.
  5. 5
    Chill overnight.
  6. 6
    Divide dough.
  7. 7
    Roll to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
  8. 8
    Cut with 4 inch gingerbread cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Bake at 375° for 7 minutes.
  10. 10
    Makes about 12 gingerbread men.

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