Gingerbread Boys - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. water
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. allspice
raisins, candied cherries or regular gumdrops
citron
string licorice

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
Cover; chill 2 to 3 minutes.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.
Cut with gingerbread boy cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Remember after decorating, bake 10 to 12 minutes and immediately remove from baking sheet.