Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
2 Tbsp. vinegar
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Cream the shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.,
Add molasses, egg and vinegar.
Mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
Stir well. Add to molasses mixture, stirring well. Shape dough into a ball and knead until smooth.
Chill overnight.
Divide dough in half. Roll each half of dough to 1/4 to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured board.
Use cookie cutter for desired shape.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 until browned.