The Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar, molasses, egg and vinegar.
Mix well.
Combine flour, soda, salt and spices and add to molasses mixture.
Shape dough into a ball and knead until smooth.
Chill overnight.
Divide dough.
Roll to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface.
Cut with 4 inch gingerbread cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 minutes.
Makes about 12 gingerbread men.