Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

Eileen's Spicy Gingerbread MenSUBMITTED BY: STEPH67
"Spicy gingerbread men. This is the only recipe we have ever used. For best flavor, do NOT use blackstrap molasses."
Original recipe yield:
2 1/2 dozen

PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	30 Min

INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

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.
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.
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.

4. NUTRITION INFORMATION

   Servings Per Recipe: 30

   Amount Per Serving

   Calories: 87

5. Total Fat: 3.3g
6. Cholesterol: 7mg
7. Sodium: 102mg
8. Total Carbs: 13.6g
9. Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
10. Protein: 1g