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Cheerful Gingerbread Men

Picture the cozy aroma of warm spices filling the air, the feeling of dough under your hands, and the smiles that come from shaping each gingerbread man. At Food And Meal restaurant, we've come together to create these Cheerful Gingerbread Men, combining time-honored techniques with a touch of whimsy to bring you a recipe that's as heartwarming to make as it is to enjoy.
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 498 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 bowl
  • 1 oven
  • 1 baking sheets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup light molasses
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cloves

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat the shortening until it is creamy.
  • Add in the sugar, beating it until it is fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs and the molasses, and stir well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
  • Add these to the shortening mixture, stirring well.
  • Roll out dough to a 1/4 inch thickness on a well floured board with a rolling pin.
  • Cut out cookies with a 5 inch gingerbread man cutter and place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 min.
  • Cool on the baking sheets for 3 min, and remove to wire rack to continue to cool.
  • Makes 24 cookies.
  • Decorate the cookies with frosting and candy toppings.

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Notes

This recipe is for those who embrace the magic of the holidays, for families who seek to establish cherished traditions, and for individuals who understand that every bite of a gingerbread man carries a piece of nostalgia. Whether you're a seasoned baker or stepping into the kitchen for the first time, these Cheerful Gingerbread Men invite you to experience the magic of the season through the art of baking.
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