Gingerbread Boys - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
raisins

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Cover; chill 2 to 3 hours.
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly covered floured cloth board.
Cut with cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose and buttons.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Remove immediately from cookie sheet.
Cool and decorate.