Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. molasses
2 eggs
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar.
Stir in eggs and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture.
Knead with hands until a smooth ball of dough forms.
Roll out on a heavily floured surface.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter or by hand.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
When cool, decorate with white frosting.
Makes approximately 24 cookies, 4 inches high.