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Gingerbread People Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3¼ cups flour
¾ tsp salt
1½ tsp baking powder
¾ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ginger
¼ tsp cloves
2 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup molasses
1 egg
Directions:
Directions:
Mix butter, and sugar,
Add the molasses and egg and beat well.
Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and spices.
Stir into butter mixture to make a stiff dough.
Roll dough flat and use cookie cutters to make the people.
Bake at 375º for 5-6 minutes.

 

 

 

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