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. plain flour, sifted
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
granulated sugar
red cinnamon candies

Preparation

Thoroughly cream first 6 ingredients.
Sift together flour, soda and spices.
Stir into creamed mixture.
Chill well.
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a gingerbread boy cutter or draw your own pattern.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar for sparkle.
Trim with red cinnamon candies. Bake in 375\u00b0 oven for 7 to 8 minutes.
Cool slightly; remove to rack to cool.
Makes 6 dozen 4-inch gingerbread men.