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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups sugar |
3/4 cup water |
1/3 cup dark corn syrup |
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger |
1 1/4 tablespoons ground cinnamon |
2 teaspoons ground cloves |
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine |
1 tablespoon baking soda |
1 tablespoon water |
6 cups all-purpose flour |
decorations: sugar crystals, decorator frosting, red cinnamon candies |
Directions:
1. Cook first 6 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add butter, stirring until melted.
2. Combine baking soda and 1 tablespoon water; stir into sugar mixture. Pour sugar mixture into a bowl; gradually add flour, beating at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric mixer until blended.
3. Divide dough into thirds. Roll one-third of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface (chill remaining dough). Cut with a 5 1/2-inch gingerbread man cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute on pan; remove cookies to wire racks, and cool completely. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Decorate as desired.
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