Gingerbread People Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp grated lemon peel
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground ginger
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
decorating icing and assorted candies

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses, egg, vanilla and lemon peel. In another bowl, whisk flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter.
Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.01 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.45g	4%
Cholesterol	11.56mg	4%
Sodium	57.15mg	2%
Potassium	119.32mg	3%
Total Carbs	48.27g	16%
Sugars	9.59g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	0%
Protein	3.43g	7%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	29.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.95 Kcal (1134 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.8g	4%
Cholesterol	13.22mg	4%
Sodium	65.33mg	2%
Potassium	136.41mg	3%
Total Carbs	55.19g	16%
Sugars	10.97g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	0%
Protein	3.92g	7%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	33.9mg	3%

* 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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