STORYBOOK GINGERBREAD MEN
Soft gingerbread cookies.
Provided by Annamaria
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour with salt, soda and spices. Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with molasses and water. Chill at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with large 6-8 inch gingerbread men cookie cutters. Lift onto lightly greased cookie sheet with broad spatula.
- Bake above oven center for about 12 minutes or until cookies spring back lightly in center. Do not overcook, they won't stay soft. Remove from sheets. Cool on wire racks. Makes 10 men 6-8 inches tall.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704.4 calories, Carbohydrate 120.7 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 743.2 mg, Sugar 48.9 g
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Matthew Lukaga
[email protected]Overall, I thought these gingerbread men were just okay. They were easy to make, but they didn't have a lot of flavor.
Whitney Hardwick
[email protected]The gingerbread men were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would use less ginger next time.
Tooba Zaib
[email protected]The gingerbread men were a bit too crumbly. I think I would chill the dough for longer next time.
Adrian Pierson
[email protected]These gingerbread men were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit more butter or oil to the dough next time.
Abaasa James
[email protected]These gingerbread men were the perfect addition to our holiday baking. They were easy to make, and they tasted delicious. We'll definitely be making them again next year.
Fanza Rawan Rayan
[email protected]My kids had a blast decorating these gingerbread men. They turned out so cute, and they tasted delicious too. We'll definitely be making them again next year.
William Lawrenze
[email protected]These gingerbread men were a big hit at my Christmas party! They were so cute and festive, and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Ramesh Rokaya
[email protected]These gingerbread men were delicious! The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfect. They were the perfect addition to our holiday party.
Rajesh Sada
[email protected]I've made gingerbread men before, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough was easy to work with, and the cookies held their shape perfectly. They also tasted amazing, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Gina Peadon
[email protected]The gingerbread men were a hit with my kids! They loved decorating them with frosting and sprinkles. They also tasted great, with a nice crispy outside and a soft and chewy inside.
Kevin Clemons
[email protected]These gingerbread men turned out perfect! They were so easy to make, and they tasted delicious. I added a little bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough, and they came out with the perfect amount of spice.