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Cookies
- Mix dry ingredients. Set aside
- In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar 5 minutes, or until fluffy and light
- Beat in molasses, egg, and vanilla
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients
- Wrap dough in foil for 4 hours (or overnight)
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Lightly flour your counter or working surface
- Roll out 1/4 of the dough at a time, to a 1/8" thickness
- Cut & place cookies 1" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet
- Bake for 8 minutes
- Let cool slightly before removing from coookie sheet
Frosting (optional)
- Wait to make frosting until all cookies are baked and cooled
- Beat all ingredients well
- Ice the gingerbread men. Feel free to add faces, shoes, buttons...
- Make sure icing is completely dry before storing
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