recipe for a gingerbread army.

run as fast as you can. actually, you don’t need to run that fast: this army of gingerbread men is pretty out of shape with all their candy and doughy goodness. and they are oh-so-tasty! enjoy the recipe - it’s perfect with kaluha hot chocolate and mulled wine (we *ahem* thought it best to test it out. for quality assurance of course…)

gingerbread army:

½ c. shortening (i used margarine)

½ c. sugar

2/3 c. molasses

1 egg

3 ½ c. sifted flour

2 tsp. baking soda

½ tsp. salt

1 ½ tsp. ginger (or more if you like)

1 tsp. cinnamon (again, i used more)

1. melt shortening and let cool. add sugar, molasses and egg; blend well.

2. sift in the flour, baking powder, salt and spice. mix well.

3. wrap dough in waxed paper and chill in refrigerator. take out a small amount of dough.

4. roll out on lightly floured board to ¼” thickness. you may have to warm dough in your hands, as it may be too crumbly otherwise.

5. bake on greased cookie sheet at 375F for approximately 8 - 10 minutes.