Gingerbread People - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. honey
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
5 c. flour

Preparation

Mix shortening, honey, egg and molasses.
In another bowl, sift soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and flour.
Mix wet and dry ingredients to form dough. Roll 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.
Cut with cookie cutter. Decorate with raisins, nuts, licorice and tiny candies. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.