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Christmas Ginger Man Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 tsps baking soda .
  • 1/2 c cold water .
  • 1 1/2 c dark molasses .
  • 3 tbsps cold water .
  • 1 c dark brown sugar .
  • 1 tsp allspice .
  • 1 tsp cinnamon .
  • candied cherries .
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt .
  • raisins .
  • 1 1/2 tsps ground ginger .
  • candied ginger .
  • 6 1/2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1 tsp ground cloves .
  • 1/3 c soft shortening (not butter)

Directions
  • Step #1 Mix shortening, brown sugar & molasses together thoroughly & stir in the the 1/2 c cold water.
  • Step #2 Sift all the dry ingredients together & stir in theto the creamed sugar/shortening/molasses mixture.
  • Step #3 Dissolve the baking soda into the 3 TBS.
  • Step #4 water & stir in theto the cookie batter (make sure to mix well but not overbeat).
  • Step #5 Chill dough for 3 hrs.
  • Step #6 Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Step #7 Break dough apart into fourths (for easier handling).
  • Step #8 Roll out on floured surface & cut out with your favorite Ginger Man cookie cutter.
  • Step #9 Transfer to lightly greased cookie sheet & decorate with raisins for the eyes & nose, ginger or cherries for the buttons.
  • Step #10 Bake 15-18 mins (remember to leave plenty of room for they puff up!).
  • Step #11 Remove from cookie sheet & let cool on rack.
  • Step #12 Decorate with your favorite cookie frosting.
  • Enjoy the Christmas Ginger Man Cookies recipe

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