Although Valentines Day is over the struggle to find the perfect man (or woman) never ends. If only it were as simple as throwing ingredients into a bowl, mixing it a bit, and popping it into the oven for a hot minute. I mean, all it takes is a little sugar, spice, and everything nice, right? At least that’s how it worked for the gingerbread man. In any case, when you’re given the cookie cutter for the perfect man you can’t pass up the opportunity to possibly cook up the best man you’ve ever met. Who knows, it could be love at first bite!
We found a simple sugar cookie recipe online from Allrecipes.com, and we mixed up an original batch and a chocolate batch.
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3/4 cup butter flavored shortening (we used a mix of butter and coconut oil)
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
We added about a teaspoon of cinnamon to give it some tasty spice.
(We also made a chocolate batch, for these we put in about 1/4 cup baking cocoa, a titch less flour, and a pinch more sugar)
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Once your dough is all mixed up it’s good to cool it for about an hour (we skipped this step). Preheat the oven to 400. Then roll the dough out on a floured surface and begin shaping your men from the mass. 
Spread them evenly on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 6-8 minutes. Depending on your preference they are tasty frosted or simply nude.
If you’re looking for a tasty treat to accompany you for tea or coffee, these men fit the bill. Not only are they great listeners but their sweetness is the perfect complement to a hot beverage!
Dorm Bakery 