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Gingerbread People
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 4
Yum yum. A christmas classic! Makes 2 1/2 inch size cookies
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup shortening
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com