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Gingerbread Men Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. butter, 1/2 cup light molasses, 1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar, 1 beaten egg, 3 cups flour, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ginger, 1/4 tsp. salt.
Directions:
Directions:
Bring sugar, butter, molasses and vinegar to a boil. Cool and stir in egg. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well. Chill dough. Roll 1/4 in. thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375ºF for about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 to 3 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from an old newspaper clipping. Mom made these every Christmas and would decorate them with little silver sugar balls for the eyes and buttons.

 

 

 

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