Storybook Gingerbread Men Recipe
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Storybook Gingerbread Men

By: Annamaria 
"Soft gingerbread cookies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (92)

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Wine Port
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Hot Non-Alcoholic Hot Chocolate
 

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Original Recipe Yield 10 cookies
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour with salt, soda and spices. Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with molasses and water. Chill at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  3. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with large 6-8 inch gingerbreadmen cookie cutters. Lift onto lightly greased cookie sheet with broad spatula.
  4. Bake above oven center for about 12 minutes or until cookies spring back lightly in center. Do not overcook, they won't stay soft. Remove from sheets. Cool on wire racks. Makes 10 men 6-8 inches tall.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 704 | Total Fat: 21.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I love this recipe. Anyway, I always roll out the dough between two sheets of wax paper, then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Seattle Saver Mom   view full review
I'm really surprised on the reviews on this one! I've never made Gingerbread but the kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by VUARRA   view full review
Never having made gingerbread before, I figured that I'd try one out. As another reviewer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Cindy125   view full review
Excellent recipe. Using my "KitchenAid" made this a breeze. I blended the shortening and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by OMAS   view full review
I have tried many gingerbread boy recipes and these were so easy to prepare and had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
I love this recipe! My 7yo and I have a strange tradition of making these when school ends in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by RESONNANT   view full review
Funny how what works for some doesn't work for others. The dough turned out too soft. After...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by SALLYFARLEY   view full review
Dough was a little dry to work with after chilled. Kneading it in the hands warms and softens...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by aauger   view full review
These cookies are just sweet enough and have nice texture. I cut the molasses with honey for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by CassiaFlower   view full review
This is the first time I have made gingerbread cookies, and this recipe was not only easy to...

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