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Ingredients
- 1/3 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Shortening
- 1/4 c. Butter or possibly margarine
- 4 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 pch Salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Grnd ginger
- 1 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 1 1/2 c. Molasses Currants
Directions
- Preparation Time: 0:45Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till shortening melts.
- Combine flour, soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon; add in shortening mix, stirring well. Stir in molasses; refrigerate8 hrs. Divide dough in half; store 1 portion in refrigerator. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 5-inch gingerbread man cutter, and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Press currants into dough for eyes, nose, and mouth. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 min. Cold cookies 2 min on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks, and cold completely.
- (Cookies will be soft.) Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Store in airtight containers.
- Yield: about 4dozen.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 67g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 281 | |
| Calories from Fat 113 | 40% |
| Total Fat 12.85g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 2.86g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 36.11g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.14g | 0% |
| Protein 4.91g | 8% |
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