Storybook Gingerbread Men Recipe
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Storybook Gingerbread Men

By: Annamaria  
"Soft gingerbread cookies."

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Wine Port
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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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I love this recipe. Anyway, I always roll out the dough between two sheets of wax paper, then... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by MOCHAJEN 
I'm really surprised on the reviews on this one! I've never made Gingerbread but the kids... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by VUARRA 
Never having made gingerbread before, I figured that I'd try one out. As another reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2003 by OMAS 
I have tried many gingerbread boy recipes and these were so easy to prepare and had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by Cindy125 
Excellent recipe. Using my "KitchenAid" made this a breeze. I blended the shortening and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2006 by opal~/~dragonfly 
I love this recipe! My 7yo and I have a strange tradition of making these when school ends in... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by RESONNANT 
Funny how what works for some doesn't work for others. The dough turned out too soft. After... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2002 by aauger 
These cookies are just sweet enough and have nice texture. I cut the molasses with honey for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by CassiaFlower 
This is the first time I have made gingerbread cookies, and this recipe was not only easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by SALLYFARLEY 
Dough was a little dry to work with after chilled. Kneading it in the hands warms and softens... MORE

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