Gingerbread Men
Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-7 minutes per batch
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Directions
Beat granulated sugar, butter and molasses in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well mixed.
Beat in egg and water until blended.
Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cardamom and cloves.
Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
Heat oven to 350°F.
Roll 1/3 of dough at a time on floured surface to 1/8¬inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll.)
Cut with floured 2 1/2¬inch gingerbread boy or girl cookie cutters.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Decorate with candies
Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until set.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.
Ice as desired.
| Yield: | about 10 dozen |
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What's Needed:
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
3 ¼ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cloves
Assorted candies and icings for decoration
Recipe brought
to you by Amy Tobin
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