Best 3 Eileens Spicy Gingerbread Men Recipes

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Experience the enticing aromas and delightful flavors of Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men, a captivating fusion of traditional and zesty ingredients. This delectable treat, with its heartwarming spiciness, is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to create these irresistible gingerbread men, providing tips and secrets to ensure perfect results every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will bring joy and satisfaction to your kitchen and delight the hearts of your loved ones.

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EILEEN'S SPICY GINGERBREAD MEN



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Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses.

Provided by Stephanie Schneidewind

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup margarine
½ cup sugar
½ cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and egg yolk. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mixture until smooth. Cover, and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Frost or decorate when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 103.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

GINGERBREAD MEN



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Use this versatile dough to make gingerbread men and other shapes. Let the kids decorate them with icing for a perfect winter's day activity

Provided by leahboundsx

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 40m

Yield Serves 15-20

Number Of Ingredients 8

225g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
½ tsp salt
2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 heaped tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
50g unsalted butter
100g soft brown sugar
100g golden syrup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Sieve the flour, salt, bicarb, ginger and cinnamon into a large bowl. Heat the butter, sugar and syrup until dissolved. Leave the sugar mixture to cool slightly, then mix into the dry ingredients to form a dough. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 mins.
  • On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll out the dough to a ¼-inch thickness. Stamp out the gingerbread men shapes with a cutter, then re-roll any off-cuts and repeat. Place your gingerbread shapes on the lined trays, allowing space for them to spread. Cook for 10-15 mins, then remove from the oven and leave to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium

ELLEN'S SPICY GINGERBREAD MEN



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You just have to love Gingerbread Men. They are great fun to make. Grandkids and I use make them every Christmas season when they were younger. And shorter.

Provided by Myrna 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 gingerbread men

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
  • Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
  • til smooth.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350%.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frost and decorate.
  • At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your gingerbread men are flavorful and delicious. For example, use real butter and molasses instead of margarine or corn syrup.
  • Chill your dough before baking: This will help the gingerbread men hold their shape in the oven. It’s also easier to work with chilled dough.
  • Roll out your dough evenly: This will ensure that your gingerbread men are all the same size and shape.
  • Cut out your gingerbread men carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut out the shapes, and be careful not to tear the dough.
  • Bake your gingerbread men at the correct temperature: This will help them bake evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Let your gingerbread men cool completely before decorating them: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Be creative with your decorations: You can use a variety of frosting colors, sprinkles, and other decorations to create unique and festive gingerbread men.
  • Enjoy your gingerbread men!: Your homemade gingerbread men will be a delicious and festive treat that everyone will love.

Conclusion:

These gingerbread men are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They're easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways, so you can customize them to your own taste. Whether you're making them for a holiday party or just for a fun family activity, these gingerbread men are sure to be a hit. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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