Gingerbread Men

Description: Make and share this Gingerbread Men recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup creamed shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup dark molasses
• 1 medium egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Steps:

1. Mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.
2. Next, add egg and beat completely.
3. Combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments.
4. Beat well after each addition.
5. Refrigerate the dough until cold.
6. Roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Use cookie cutters to form the figures.
8. Place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.