Christmas Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg yolk (unbeaten)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. plain flour, sifted

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar together.
Add molasses and egg yolk.
Blend well.
Add salt, soda, baking powder and spices. Slowly add sifted flour.
Roll out dough and cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Decorate. Yields 2 to 3 dozen, depending on size of cutter.