Recipe: Gingerbread People Cookies (using honey, Arrowhead Mills recipe)

GINGERBREAD PEOPLE COOKIES

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp non-aluminum baking soda
2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg (or egg substitute)

Mix flour, baking soda and spices in medium sized bowl.

In large bowl, blend butter, honey and molasses together. Beat in egg. Gently mix in dry ingredients thoroughly.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap or waxed paper and refrigerate until firm (approximately 1 hour).

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece out on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes and place carefully on oiled or buttered cookie sheet.

Bake in middle of oven for 6-10 minutes, depending on size of cookies. Remove from sheet carefully.

Source: Arrowhead Mills Holiday Recipes - tri-fold recipe pamphlet
From: Dawn/NYS - 12-30-97