Secret Recipes

If you want to recreate a cookie recipe that is perfect for the holidays, then you should copy the best one. The Ginger Man cookies from Pepperidge Farm are great for the holidays because of its gingery and sweet crunch. And, it will give you the same effect when you recreate this famous recipe no matter what shape it will turn out to be.

Makes: about 3 dozen

Ingredients:

2 eggs

1 Tsp ground ginger

1 Tsp baking powder

1 Tsp baking soda

1 Tsp ground cinnamon

1 Tsp salt

½ Tsp vanilla

¼ Tsp ground cloves

¼ c of molasses

½ c of shortening

¾ c of granulated sugar

1 c of dark brown sugar (packed)

2 c of all-purpose flour

Red sugar crystals (will be used for decorating cake)

Slice the cookies into any shape you like, then use red sugar crystals as toppings.

Procedure:

1. Prepare the oven by heating it to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. In a large-size bowl, cream the molasses, sugars, vanilla, eggs and shortening together. Beat the ingredients thoroughly using an electric mixer until mixture turns smooth.