Gingerbread Man Cookies
These delightful gingerbread man cookies are perfect for the holidays! Easy to make and fun to decorate.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup molasses dark molasses preferred
- 1 cup sugar granulated sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups flour all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
- Beat in eggs.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Notes
Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.