Gingerbread Men
Do you know the gingerbread man? Well, you’re about to. Catch ’em if you can with this simple recipe that’s sure to wow the cookie monster in you.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup(s) margarine
- 1/2 cup(s) sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) molasses
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 cup(s) sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon(s) ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine margarine and sugar until smooth.
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Stir in molasses and egg yolk.
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Mix the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; add to the molasses mixture until smooth.
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Cover, and chill for at least one hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
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Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm.
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Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
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Frost or decorate when cool.
Nutrition
Calories: 2562.85kcalCarbohydrates: 416.8gProtein: 19.36gFat: 96.45gSaturated Fat: 18.21gCholesterol: 184.45mgSodium: 2618.08mgFiber: 5.94gSugar: 225.98g
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