Gingerbread Boys and Girls
"These
cookies are formed by cookie cutters. By using a toothpick to make a hole in
the top of the cookie, you can hang them on the tree. You can also make paint
out of egg yolks, and food coloring to make them more colorful--use as much
food coloring as needed to create desired hue.
Ingredients:
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1/3
cup shortening
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1
cup packed brown sugar
·
1
1/2 cups dark molasses
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2/3
cup cold water
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7
cups all-purpose flour
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2
teaspoons baking soda
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1
teaspoon salt
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1
teaspoon ground allspice
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1
teaspoon ground ginger
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1
teaspoon crushed cloves (optional)
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1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2
egg yolks
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10
drops food coloring
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1/2
teaspoon water
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3/4
cup raisins
Directions
1. Mix shortening, brown sugar, and molasses
thoroughly. Stir in 2/3 cup water. Blend flour, soda, salt, and spices; stir
into molasses mixture. Chill for about 1 hour.
2. Roll the dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut with boy and girl cookie
cutters.
3. Make egg yolk paint by blending egg yolks and
1/2 teaspoon water. Divide the yolk among a few small bowls, and add food
coloring to each cup for desired color. Paint the clothes and decorations on
the cookies as desired. Carefully transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet.
Using a toothpick, make a hole in the top of each cookie. Press raisins into
dough for eyes, nose, and mouth. Use bits of candied cherries for coat buttons,
and strips of citron for ties.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool
slightly, and then carefully remove from baking sheet.
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