Storybook Gingerbread Men Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
3/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup water

Directions:

Cream shortening and sugar. Sift flour with salt, soda and spices. Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with molasses and water. Chill at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with large 6-8 inch gingerbreadmen cookie cutters. Lift onto lightly greased cookie sheet with broad spatula.
Bake above oven center for about 12 minutes or until cookies spring back lightly in center. Do not overcook, they won't stay soft. Remove from sheets. Cool on wire racks. Makes 10 men 6-8 inches tall.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	206.11 Kcal (863 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.25g	16%
Sodium	370.98mg	15%
Potassium	385.68mg	8%
Total Carbs	29.86g	10%
Sugars	29.63g	119%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	0%
Protein	0.01g	0%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	63mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	383.53 Kcal (1606 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.08g	16%
Sodium	690.32mg	15%
Potassium	717.68mg	8%
Total Carbs	55.56g	10%
Sugars	55.14g	119%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	0%
Protein	0.01g	0%
Iron	2.6mg	8%
Calcium	117.2mg	6%

* 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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