gingerbread gypsies

Name: Gingerbread Gypsies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) margarine; 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar, packed firmly; 1/4 cup(s) dark molasses; 2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; ## PREPARED ICINGS FOR DECORATING, OPTIONAL

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Zelda Hopkins

Webb City, MO

Updated on Oct 6, 2011

This is my favorite gingerbread recipe. And then I love to decorate them. So enjoy the Holidays.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield serves 12 or more

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed firmly
1/4 cup dark molasses
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
PREPARED ICINGS FOR DECORATING, OPTIONAL

How To Make gingerbread gypsies

Step 1

In large bowl, beat margarine and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in molasses.; Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt; Beat into creamed mixture until just combined. Form dough into ball. On floured surface, roll dough into 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out shapes.

Step 2

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Cool 1 minute on sheet, remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Frost or decorate if desired.
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