ELLEN'S SPICY GINGERBREAD MEN

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You just have to love Gingerbread Men. They are great fun to make. Grandkids and I use make them every Christmas season when they were younger. And shorter.

Provided by Myrna 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 gingerbread men

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
  • Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
  • Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
  • til smooth.
  • Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350%.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
  • Remove and cool.
  • Frost and decorate.
  • At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 104, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.5, Protein 1

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