Ingredients
A single recipe is:
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
3 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon milk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp powdered ginger
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a saucepan, Heat the molasses to the boiling point (med heat), then add the sugar, butter, and milk. Stir until melted. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Add the liquid mixture and blend well. Add a few tablespoons of water (start with 2 at a time), enough so that the dough holds together and handles easily. Roll or pat out the dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into gingerbread men. Bake 5-7 minutes. When cool, frost and decorate with candies, raisins, or bits of citron.
Frosting recipe: About 2.5 cups confectioner’s sugar 3 T hot water Beat until the frosting is thick enough to spread.
