Ellen's Spicy Gingerbread Men |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
2. Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
3. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
4. til smooth.
5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350%.
7. On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
8. Cut into desired shapes.
9. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10. Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
11. Remove and cool.
12. Frost and decorate.
13. At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.
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