Gingerbread Men

By NancyHarvey

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molassas
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup hot strong tea + 2 tsp soda
• pinch of ginger
• 4 cups of flour

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cream together the shortening and sugar.
2. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
3. Add the molassas and blend.
4. Add the tea that has been mixed with the soda.
5. Gradually add the flour blending after each addition.Do not make the mixture dry you can use some of the 4 cups of flour on the cupboard when you roll out the dough.
6. Cut into gingerbread men and bake at 375. Watch carefully.