Ellen'S Spicy Gingerbread Men - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg yolk
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.
Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.
Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.
til smooth.
Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350%.
On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8- 10 minutes.
Remove and cool.
Frost and decorate.
At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.