Gingerbread Boys

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 3 c. sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 2/3 tsp. nutmeg

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream the shortening, sugar and molasses.
  2. 2
    Add eggs and blend well.
  3. 3
    Combine remaining ingredients and beat into mixture.
  4. 4
    Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut out.
  5. 5
    (These do better if dough is chilled for a short time.)
  6. 6
    Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool and decorate as desired.

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