Gingerbread Men


Serves: 5
Total Calories: 534
Yield: 2 dozen

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg, beaten
Optional: frosting, sprinkles

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. In a separate bowl, blend together shortening, molasses and egg; stir into flour mixture and blend well. Shape dough into a ball; wrap in wax paper and refrigerate for one hour, or until dough is firm. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with a cookie cutter. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes, or until golden. Frost and decorate, if desired.


Dress up simple shortbread cookies with a yummy cinnamon glaze. Combine ½ cup cinnamon baking chips with one teaspoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for one minute, stir, then drizzle cookies with glaze.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 534
Calories from Fat: 181

This Gingerbread Men recipe is from the Christmas with Family & Friends Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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