Gingerbread People Recipe

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Gingerbread People
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
  • 2/3 cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients until incorporated.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to a week.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 (F).
  5. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board.
  6. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter.
  7. Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  8. Bake 10-12 minutes.
  9. Decorate with frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1524.9 Kcal (6384 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.16g 29%
Sodium 1278.54mg 53%
Potassium 2169.37mg 46%
Total Carbs 315.98g 105%
Sugars 148.16g 593%
Dietary Fiber 7.03g 28%
Protein 21.95g 44%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 9.2mg 51%
Calcium 351.7mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 329.59 Kcal (1380 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.14g 29%
Sodium 276.35mg 53%
Potassium 468.89mg 46%
Total Carbs 68.3g 105%
Sugars 32.02g 593%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 28%
Protein 4.74g 44%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2mg 51%
Calcium 76mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.3
    Points
  • 41
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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