Gingerbread Man - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. dark molasses
2 1/2 c. flour*
1/2 tsp. soda*
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
3/4 tsp. salt*
3/4 tsp. ginger
1/8 tsp. allspice

Preparation

*If using self-rising flour, omit salt and soda, or if using Wondra flour, add 3 tablespoons milk.