Ingredients for Mimi's Gingerbread Men
- Shortening
- Sugar
- Egg
- 1 cup molasses
- Vinegar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Clove
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How to Make Mimi's Gingerbread Men
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the molasses.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Avoid rolling too thin!
- Use your favorite cookie cutters (chubby gingerbread men or teddy bears recommended!) to cut out shapes.
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Avoid overbaking!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate as desired with icing, sprinkles, and candies.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
64g
Fat
11g
Carbs
13g
