Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men
Cookie & Bar
Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Description
Stephanie Schneidewind "Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses.
Prep 20 m
Cook 10 m
Ready In 30 m
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth.
Stir in molasses and egg yolk.
Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mixture until smooth.
Cover, and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm.
Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Frost or decorate when cool.
Nutrition
Per Serving: 88 calories; 3.3 g fat; 14 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 7 mg cholesterol; 103 mg sodium. Full nutrition