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Gingerbread Men

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This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Salt, Egg, Molasses. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 60
Calories: 2055.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Shortening, Sugar, Salt, Egg, Molasses. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Shortening
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Molasses
  • 2 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 5 cup Sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Soda
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cloves; ground
Directions
  1. 1
    Raisins Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and salt.
  2. 2
    Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Beat well.
  4. 4
    Sift dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture.
  5. 5
    Chill about 2 hrs.
  6. 6
    On lightly floured surface roll to 1/8" thickness.
  7. 7
    Cut with cookie cutter.
  8. 8
    Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Make eyes and buttons with raisins.
  10. 10
    Bake in moderate (375 deg.) oven for about 6 minutes.
  11. 11
    Cool slightly and remove from sheet.
  12. 12
    Allow to finish cooling on wire racks.
  13. 13
    Store in tightly covered tin.
  14. 14
    Keeps well for 3-4 weeks.
  15. 15
    cutter.
  16. 16
    For smaller men, you may need to reduce the

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2055.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 64.6g100%
Saturated Fat 21.5g108%
Cholesterol 47.6mg16%
Sodium 2469.8mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 343.2g115%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g36%
Sugars 115.1g
Protein 31.9g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, cinnamon, cloves, dessert, egg, flour, ginger, gingerbread, ground, holiday, international, men, molasses, salt, shortening, sifted, soda, sugar, title, vegetarian
Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/gingerbread-men/