Gingerbread People - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
3/4 c. honey
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
5 c. flour

Preparation

Mix
together
shortening, honey, egg and molasses.
In separate bowl
sift together dry ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
Chill dough for 1 hour.
Roll 1/4-inch thick on floured
surface.
Cut
with
cookie cutter.
Decorate with raisins, nuts, licorice and tiny candies.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Serves 24.