Valerie'S Gingerbread Men

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 3 tsp. each: cinnamon, allspice and ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 2/3 c. cider or water
  • 6 1/2 c. flour

Instructions

  1. Mix all the ingredients.
  2. Chill the dough.
  3. It is easier to handle if the dough is divided into 4 pieces and then chill wrapped in wax paper.
  4. Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4-inch on a well floured board.
  5. Use cookie cutters to make gingerbread men or other shapes.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven to 350° for 8 to 15 minutes.
  7. Cookies are done when they begin to turn deep brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

625 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 91.2g 33% DV
Fiber 9.5g 34% DV
Sugar 50.1g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16856.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 731.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 288mg 22% DV
Iron 6mg 33% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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