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Best Gingerbread Men Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 c margarine .
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cloves .
  • 1 egg .
  • 1 c sugar .
  • 1/4 c molasses .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 3 1/2 c flour .
  • 2 tsps baking soda .
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp ginger .
  • 2 tsps cinnamon

Directions
  • Step #1 Cream margarine & sugar together.
  • Step #2 Add egg & mix.
  • Step #3 Add molasses & spice & stir well.
  • Step #4 In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda & salt.
  • Step #5 Add flour mixture to creamed mixture a bit at a time.
  • Step #6 Stir after each addition.
  • Step #7 Turn dough onto floured surface & knead a couple of times to make sure it is well mixed.
  • Step #8 Divide dough in half, wrap half in plastic wrap & set aside (I put in the refrigerator).
  • Step #9 Roll out half the dough on floured surface with floured rolling pin to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Step #10 Cut with floured gingerbread man cutter.
  • Step #11 Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step #12 Decorate with candies now or wait until cookies are cool & decorate with frosting.
  • Step #13 Bake at 325F degrees for 12 mins or until edges are slightly browned.
  • Step #14 Remove cookies to wire rack to cool.
  • Step #15 Store cookies tightly covered for up to 2 weeks.
  • Enjoy the Best Gingerbread Men recipe

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