Gingerbread Boys - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. dark molasses
2/3 c. cold water
6 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar and molasses thoroughly.
Stir in water. Measure
in
flour.
Blend
in
all
dry
ingredients. Chill. Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Roll dough to about 1/2-inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut with favorite cutter.
Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake about 15 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly.