Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1/4 c. molasses
3 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. each: allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt

Preparation

In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until well blended. Add eggs and molasses.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Roll dough on well floured board until 1/8-inch thick.
Cut into shapes.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Cool on rack.
Makes 24 (5-inch) cookies.