Directions:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. gingerbread boy-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on wire racks.
- For icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water, meringue powder and cream of tartar; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Tint with food coloring. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.)
- Frost and decorate cookies as desired. For mummy bandages, use basket weave pastry tip #46. For small detailed decorations, use round pastry tip #1 or #2. Yield: 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 414.19 Kcal (1734 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 38.43 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 4.27g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.85mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 77.4mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 87.07mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 90.83g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 56.68g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Protein | 2.93g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 11.8mg | 1% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 317.66 Kcal (1330 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 29.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.27g | 7% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 4.49mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 59.36mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 66.78mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 69.66g | 30% | |
| Sugars | 43.47g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 9.1mg | 1% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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