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Gingerbread Men 06

Gingerbread Men 06 is a breads recipe made with Creamed Shortening, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Salt, and Baking Powder. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.

2. 2

   Next, add egg and beat completely.

3. 3

   Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.

4. 4

   Beat well after each addition.

5. 5

   Refrigerate the dough until cold.

6. 6

   Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.

7. 7

   Use cookie cutters to form the figures.

8. 8

   Place in a 350F oven and back for 10 - 12 minutes.

9. 9

   Yields about 3 - 4 dozen.