Gingerbread People (McCall's Basic Cookie Mix)

By Hklbrries

NOTE: This variation references McCall’s Basic Cookie Mix and reader will need to return there to begin this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 recipe McCall's Basic Cookie Mix
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• White icing
• Red cinnamon candies

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

In large bowl of electric mixer, combine cookie ingredients; at low speed, beat until mixture forms a dough.

Divide dough into thirds. Working with one third at a time, on lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8-inch thick; cut out with 3-inch cookie cutter. Transfer to prepared baking sheets.

Bake 8 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Decorate with icing and candies.