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comments: true
tags:
  - holiday
  - cookie
  - dessert
---
# :snowman: Gingerbread People

![Gingerbread People](../assets/images/gingerbread-people.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:-----------------------: |
| 2.20 hours |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :maple_leaf: 1.5 cups dark molasses
- :maple_leaf: 1 cup brown sugar
- :droplet: 0.67 cup cold water
- :carrot: 0.33 cup vegetable shortening

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 cookie-cutters

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 1

Mix dark molasses, brown sugar, cold water, and vegetable shortening. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

### Step 2

Preheat oven to 350°F.

### Step 3

Roll out dough and cut with cookie-cutters.

### Step 4

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

### Step 5

While they are still warm, spread evenly with [lemon glaze][2].

### Step 6

Cool before frosting with [Royal icing][1].

[1]: <../ingredients/post-baking-glazes/royal-icing.md>
[2]: <../ingredients/post-baking-glazes/lemon-glaze.md>