Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sour milk (1/2 c. milk mixed with 1/2 tsp. vinegar)
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Stir in molasses. Add 1/4 cup flour, sifted with soda, salt and spices.
Stir thoroughly and add remaining flour, alternating with milk.
Chill dough.