Grandma’s Gingerbread Men

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c. light molasses
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1-1/2 t. cinnamon
• 1 t. ground ginger
• 1/2 t. ground cloves
• Optional: frosting, raisins

Details

Adapted from gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat shortening until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; beat well and set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add to shortening mixture, mixing well. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a well-floured board. Cut out cookies with a 5-inch gingerbread man cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 minutes. Cool for one minute on baking sheets; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Decorate cookies with frosting
and raisins, if desired.

Makes one dozen.