Christmas Gingerbread Men

By glomcrae

from Tea Time at the Masters
Mrs. Terry Diehl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups plain flour, sifted

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add molasses and egg yolk. Blend well. Add salt, soda, baking powder and spices. Slowly add sifted flour. Roll our dough and cut with a gingerbread man cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Decorate. Yield 2-3 dozen depending on size of cutter.

(May be used for tree decorations by making small holes in the top before baking. Their aroma fills the air throughout the holidays. My boys eat them right off the tree.)