Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookies

Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses.

Servings per recipe: 30
Calories per serving: 88
Preparation time: 20m
Total cooking time: 30m

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

Directions:


  • 1   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.
  • 2   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.
  • 3   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.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 3.3g 5%
    Saturated Fat 1.0g  
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 103mg 4%
Potassium 93mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Sugars 6g  
Vitamin A 141IU  
Vitamin C 0mg  
Calcium 19mg  
Iron 1mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 16mg  
Folate 16mcg