Possum trot gingerbread people
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | Margarine | |
| 1.00 | cup | Granulated sugar |
| ½ | cup | Molasses |
| 1.00 | teaspoon | Nutmeg; ground |
| 1.00 | teaspoon | Cloves; ground |
| 1.00 | teaspoon | Cinnamon; ground |
| 1.00 | teaspoon | Vinegar |
| 1.00 | each | Eggs; beaten |
| 5.00 | cup | Flour |
| 1.00 | teaspoon | Baking soda |
Directions
Mix the margarine, sugar, molasses and spices and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool to lukewarm. Add 1 tsp. vinegar and the beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add 5 cups of flour and 1 tsp. baking soda. Refrigerate dough until ready to bake. Roll to ⅛" thickness using additional flour as necessary. cut into desired shapes with slightly floured cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Contributor: Lee Sparks, Possum Trot Bed & Breakfast, Unionville, In