No Molasses Gingerbread Men

September 24, 2013

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Every holiday season I find myself wanting to make gingerbread men. It is a conundrum because I don't really like the taste of gingerbread. I am not sure what it is but have suspected molasses is the culprit. Call me childish but I think the flavor is too strong. So when I found this recipe for gingerbread men that did not call for molasses, I had to try it. I was very pleased with the result. It is a mild gingerbread cookie with a very kid-friendly taste while still reminding me of Christm

1 (3.5 oz) package butterscotch pudding mix
½ C butter
½ C brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ C flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon

In a medium bowl, cream butterscotch mix, butter, and brown sugar. Stir in the egg. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a separate bowl; stir into the pudding mixture. Cover and chill until firm (1...
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Nutritions

Calories
3920

Sodium
2262mg
94% DV

Fat
183g
282% DV

Protein
44g
89% DV

Carbs
516g
175% DV

Fiber
21g
85% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 120g 602%

Polysaturated Fat 11g 71%

Monosaturated Fat 51g 321%

Cholesterol 598mg 200%

Sodium 2262mg 94%

Potassium 832mg 23%

Protein 44g 89%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 21g 85%

Sugar 217g 435%

Vitamin A 7579IU 151%

Vitamin B6 0.54mg 27%

Vitamin C 17mg 28%

Calcium 338mg 33%

Iron 21mg 118%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.