MIMI'S GINGERBREAD MEN
I have made these since I was in high school (a long time ago). I found the recipe in a magazine, maybe Better Homes and Gardens, and tried them. They were so good. They still are. My family loves Gingerbread Men. If you don't roll these too thin and if you don't overbake them, they will be soft and wonderful. They have good flavor. One hint on the cutter--choose one that has sort of fat arms and legs and not one with spindly extremities because they will get crispy before the body is done. I like soft "gingies". Another cutter that I use is a teddy bear. Then I call them "Ginger Bears".
Provided by Mimi in Maine
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream shortening and sugar till light and fluffy.
- Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar; beat well.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Chill thoroughly; about 3 hours.
- On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4" thick (no thinner) and cut with cutter.
- Place on lightly greased sheet.
- Add raisins or currants for eyes,nose, and buttons.
- Bake 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, depending on size of the men.
- Cool and remove.
- NOTE: If you use a small to medium cutter, you will get a lot of little guys; but if the cutter is large it will be about 1 1/2 dozen (approximately)--I like to use the small to medium because you get more to give away at Christmas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 136.1, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 16.2, Protein 3
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Reynold Burudi
[email protected]These gingerbread men are so cute and festive. I love the way they look on my holiday table. They're also delicious, of course. I highly recommend this recipe.
Amir Chy
[email protected]These gingerbread men are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to put a smile on anyone's face. I'm definitely going to be making them again this year.
All Business
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I loved these cookies. They're not too sweet or spicy, and they have a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making them again.
Irosha Madushan
[email protected]These gingerbread men are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread dough. I always have some leftover dough after I make a gingerbread house, and I hate to waste it. These cookies are the perfect way to use it up.
MFAHAB Mano
[email protected]I love the way these gingerbread men look. They're so festive and cute. I made them for my kids' Christmas party, and they were a huge hit. The kids loved decorating them, and they all ate them up.
Turyasingura Irene
[email protected]These gingerbread men are the perfect addition to any holiday party. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to put a smile on everyone's face. I highly recommend this recipe.
Oms Oms
[email protected]I made these gingerbread men for a cookie exchange, and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe. I'm definitely going to be making them again next year.
MILISA MENDEZ
[email protected]These gingerbread men are a classic holiday treat. They're easy to make, and they're always a hit. I love the way they smell when they're baking. It fills the whole house with a warm and festive aroma.
Muhammad Arslan Qadri
[email protected]I've tried a lot of gingerbread men recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe.
Anisha Aisha
[email protected]These gingerbread men are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make, and kids love decorating them. It's a fun and festive activity that the whole family can enjoy.
rainbow galaxy
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can decorate the gingerbread men however you like, so they're perfect for any occasion. I've made them for Christmas, Halloween, and even birthdays.
Ayesha Jacobs
[email protected]These gingerbread men are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and they're sure to put a smile on anyone's face. I made a batch for my friends and family, and they all loved them.
Shawn Fowler
[email protected]I made these gingerbread men for my office party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making them again for future parties.
Tanjimul Jeevan
[email protected]These gingerbread men are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year, and they're always a big hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jeina Neam
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread men before, but this recipe made it so easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cookies turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Edy Ashkar
[email protected]These gingerbread men are the cutest things I've ever seen! I made them with my kids, and we had so much fun decorating them. They turned out so festive, and they tasted just as good as they looked.
Davide Favour
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly good. They're not too sweet or spicy, and they have a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making them again.
Mubarak Abdulwahab
[email protected]I've been making gingerbread men for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The dough is so easy to work with, and the cookies hold their shape perfectly. They're also delicious, of course!
Kimberlee Achey
[email protected]These gingerbread men turned out perfectly! They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. My kids loved them, and they were a big hit at our holiday party.