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Gingerbread Men Recipe
These old fashioned Gingerbread men are a must-make every year!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 219 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Lard/Butter
- 1 cup Molasses
- 1 cup cold Water
- 1 Egg
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground Cloves or Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Cocoa powder
- 6 cups all-purpose Flour
Instructions
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In a bowl, cream the butter/lard and sugar. Add in the egg and molasses. Then mix in the flour, spices, and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well.
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Create a batter that is not too sticky (if it is, add more flour), flour the countertop, and roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
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Cut shapes with cookie cutters and place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
The amount of cookies made will be based on the size of your cookie cutter.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Men Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 129mg6%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 198IU4%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.