Gingerbread Men
Region/Country: U.S.
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed
3 1/4 cups fiour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
Using an electric mixer, cream shortening anf sugar.
In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and
ginger.
With a wooden spoon, blend flour mixture, molasses, and water into the
creamed mixture. Do not over work.
Chill dough at least two hours.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut with 6-8 inch gingerbread men
cookie cutter.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies spring back lightly in center
when
touched.
Cool on wire racks.
Yield: 4 dozen
