Shrek Gingy Cookies and Clay

Gingerbread Man: Fire up the ovens, Muffin Man! We've got a big order to fill! [lightning flashes] IT'S ALIIIIVE!

~ Shrek Gingy ~

Shrek "Gingy" Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. vinegar
5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup molasses
1 egg

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and salt. Stir in eggs, molasses, and vinegar. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients, stir into molasses mixture. Chill 3 hours.

On lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8 inch thick. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 5 minutes. Decorate, using the picture as a guide. Makes 5 to 6 dozen, depending on size of cookie cutter.

     Shrek: Do you still know the muffin man?
     Gingerbread Man: He’s down on Drury Lane. Why?
     Shrek: Because we’re gonna need flour. Lots and lots of flour.

~ Shrek Gingy ~

Great Gingy Costume for A Shrek Party or Halloween!!!

Gingy Costume

~ Shrek Gingy ~

Make Shrek Gingy from Pumpkin Playdoh

5 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Cups Salt
8 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
3 1/2 Cup Oil
1 1/2 ounces Pumpkin Pie Spice
Orange Food Coloring (2 parts yellow, 1 part red)
4 Cups Water

Mix all of the ingredients together. Cook and stir over medium heat until lumps disappear. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth. Makes plenty for a group.

Roll dough flat and cut out shapes using a gingerbread man cookie cutter. This dough can be used over and over again.

~ Shrek Gingy ~

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