Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 88 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup molasses
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ cup margarine
• ½ cup sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and egg yolk. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mixture until smooth. Cover, and chill for at least one hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. Frost or decorate when cool.