Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People

Name: Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People
Ingredients: 5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature; 1 cup packed light-brown sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 cup molasses; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; assorted candies, pine nuts, and sliced almonds for decoration

"This recipe for “Really Old-Fashioned Gingerbread People” makes a large batch because, well, anything this good deserves to be made in bulk. They’re perfect for the youngsters on your holiday gift list. A few well-placed bits of candy or nuts for eyes and a nose will give your creations delightful personalities. Pack each finished person in a clear cellophane bag, tied off with ribbon. This recipe is courtesy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Everyday Baking book. For more cookie recipes from the 12 Days of Cooki..."

INGREDIENTS

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5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1 teaspoon baking soda

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1 teaspoon salt

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2 teaspoons ground ginger

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1 teaspoon cinnamon

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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature

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1 cup packed light-brown sugar

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1 large egg, at room temperature

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1 cup molasses

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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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assorted candies, pine nuts, and sliced almonds for decoration

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