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Gingerbread Boys

GingerBread Boys

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp Allspice

Instructions

  • cream shortening and sugar
  • blend in molasses, water
  • flour, salt, soda,and spices
  • chill in refrigerator for @ least 3 hrs
  • preheat oven to 375
  • roll out he dough to 1/4 inch thick on floured board
  • cut out the shapes with cookie cutter
  • bake on ungreased sheet for 10 – 12 min
  • remove and cool
  • decorate