Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread Men
1/2 cup of shortening 1/3 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of molasses 1 egg 2 1/2 cups of sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1 teaspoon of ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons of cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg Cream shortening and sugar together in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, beat well. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg together into separate bowl, add to molasses mixture and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate overnight. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Roll dough out on lightly floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 6 inch gingerbread man cookie cutter. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Decorate as desired. Makes 1 1/2 dozen |
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