Gingerbread Men

Name: Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 36-48 cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamed shortening; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup dark molasses; 1 medium egg; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

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Recipe by Duckie067

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READY IN: 22mins

YIELD: 36-48 cookies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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cup creamed shortening
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cup granulated sugar
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cup dark molasses
1

medium egg
2 ¹⁄₂

cups all-purpose flour
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teaspoon salt
1

teaspoon baking powder
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teaspoon baking soda
1

teaspoon ginger
1

teaspoon ground cloves
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons cinnamon, ground
¹⁄₂

teaspoon nutmeg, ground

DIRECTIONS

Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
Next, add egg and beat completely.
Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
Beat well after each addition.
Refrigerate the dough until cold.
Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
Place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

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