Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. light molasses
3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Thoroughly cream first 6 ingredients together.
Sift flour and soda; chill on lightly floured board.
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick; then cut with cutter.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar for sparkle.
Trim with red candies and raisins.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove to rack and cool.
Makes 6 dozen gingerbread men.