Ginger Bread Boys And Girls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening, parkay or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. light or dark molasses
4 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light fluffy.
Beat in egg and molasses.
Add flour, soda, salt and spices.
Stir until a stiff dough is formed.
Wrap dough and refrigerate for 3 hours.