Mimi's Gingerbread Men

3 hrs

1 servings

5.0/5 (5 reviews)

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".

Ingredients

Instructions

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.

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 3 hrs

Total: 3 hrs

Dessert

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 247.8
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.0g	14%
Cholesterol 8.8mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 39.0g	14%
	Dietary Fiber 0.8g	3%
	Sugars 16.2g
Protein 3.0g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247.8

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.0g

14%

Cholesterol 8.8mg

Total Carbohydrate 39.0g

14%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g

Sugars 16.2g

Protein 3.0g