Gingerbread Boys - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
3 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2/3 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugar and molasses.
Add eggs and blend well.
Combine remaining ingredients and beat into mixture.
Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut out.
(These do better if dough is chilled for a short time.)
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cool and decorate as desired.