Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. vinegar
flour (extra, if needed to make dough manageable)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream shortening until light and fluffy.
Add sugar, beating well after each addition.
Add egg in thirds, beating well
after
each
addition.
Blend
in the molasses and vinegar.
Stir
in the dry ingredients.
Add more flour, if needed.
Chill
dough
in
refrigerator
8
hours or overnight.
Roll dough out on lightly floured surface 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into shapes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.