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 |