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Gingerbread People Recipe


Gingerbread People Recipe
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These cookies are perfect for winter and the holidays.

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 7 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions
  1. Mix molasses brown sugar, water and shortening
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
  4. Heat oven to 350F
  5. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board
  6. Cut with floured gengerbread cutter or favorite cutter
  7. Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet
  8. 10-12 min cool
  9. Put frosting to decorate

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Comments


I need to bake some of these for the holidays..I always say I will but never do!!


One of my holiday favorites!! Thanks for the recipe.


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