GINGERBREAD MEN

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Make and share this Gingerbread Men recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Duckie067

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup creamed shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
1 medium egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Steps:

  • Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
  • Next, add egg and beat completely.
  • Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
  • Beat well after each addition.
  • Refrigerate the dough until cold.
  • Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
  • Place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 63.7, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.1

Mūhâmmãd Àmmär Rájpööt
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These cookies are the perfect way to end a holiday meal. They're delicious and festive.


Mustafa Amna
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I love the flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Paruru Lawrence
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Tytania Lewis
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and cheerful. They're also really delicious.


Morretha Gray
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit! They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


akhtiar ali
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a winner. The cookies are delicious and always a hit with my family and friends.


Subtain Awan
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I love making them with my kids. They're always a big hit at our holiday parties.


Nankusu Ayah
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Richybee Eneojo
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive and delicious, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Osman shalom Bah
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I love this recipe! The cookies are always a hit, and they're so easy to make. I usually double the recipe so I can have plenty of leftovers.


shair zaman
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I've never made gingerbread men before, but this recipe made it really easy. The cookies turned out great! They were soft and chewy, and the frosting was delicious.


Hulk Cuma
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These cookies are so cute! I made them for my daughter's Christmas party, and they were a huge hit. The kids loved decorating them, and they ate them up in no time.


Pamela Mwanda
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cookies were really good. They had a nice flavor and weren't too spicy.


Cashbert Rhymez
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I made these cookies with my kids, and they had a blast! They loved decorating them with sprinkles and candy. The cookies were a big hit at our holiday party.


Unday Raja
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The cookies are delicious and easy to make. I love that they can be decorated however you like.


Shakeel Khan
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These gingerbread men turned out perfectly! They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making these again.