Ellen’s Spicy Gingerbread Men

Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 1/2 cup margarine
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 1/2 cup molasses
4. 1 egg yolk
5. 2 cups flour
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
9. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
10. 1 teaspoon clove
11. 1 teaspoon ginger
12. 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
2. Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
3. Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
4. til smooth.
5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350%.
7. On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
8. Cut into desired shapes.
9. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
10. Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
11. Remove and cool.
12. Frost and decorate.
13. At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.

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