Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men Recipe
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Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

By: STEPH67 
"Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (792)

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Cocktail Eggnog from Scratch
Hot Non-Alcoholic Gingerbread Latte
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and egg yolk. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mixture until smooth. Cover, and chill for at least one hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Frost or decorate when cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 88 | Total Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by DarlingDash   view full review
I have tweaked this recipe, after a few attempts, to perfection (for my tastes). First of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by Baricat   view full review
This recipe barely misses a 5 star rating for one reason only. The cookies are not "spicy" as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by sweetiebird   view full review
Just okay. I agree that too much cloves leaves an aftertaste. Dough is sticky --I'd add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2011 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Made these in our cookie shop this past week and everyone who tried them loved them,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by Spongebob7   view full review
I was looking for a classic, soft, delicious gingerbread cookie recipe, and I found it! This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by LISAKP71   view full review
These turned out really well, and my kids loved cutting them out and decorating them. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by KatGrrrl   view full review
Delicious! The recipe was perfect- no extra flour needed and no tampering with the spices. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by AIMEEWOZ   view full review
This is a very good gingerbread recipe. However, one must watch the men carefully when they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2006 by DeirdreKeay   view full review
ABoslutely fabulous! The gingerbread stayed soft for days (in a sealed bag). If you like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2004 by JOYCE   view full review
My kids, husband, and I, had as much fun baking and making these as we did eating them, and...

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