Gingerbread Men
- Prep Time10 min
- Yield24 cookies (2 inches in diameter)
- Serving Size24
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 1/2 Cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 3 Cups flour
- 1 Teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
- 11/2 Teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 Teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 Cup California raisins, coarsely chopped
Procedure
1
In mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar and molasses; beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients together; gradually mix into creamed mixture. Stir in raisins. Chill dough. Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on floured board; cut into desired shapes with sharp-edged cookie cutters. Bake on greased baking sheets in 350°F oven 10 to 12 minutes (Baking time may vary depending on size of cookies). Remove to racks to cool. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
- Serving Size24
- Amount per serving
- Calories0
- % Daily Value*