Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour
3 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
2 to 3 c. molasses
1 to 3 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. melted shortening

Preparation

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices.
Mix molasses, brown sugar, egg and shortening.
Add dry ingredients to make a soft dough.
Chill for 1 hour.
Roll on floured board and cut with floured cutters.
Bake on greased cookie sheet in 375\u00b0 oven for about 12 minutes.
Makes 18 (4-inch) dolls.