Gingerbread Boys

Name: Gingerbread Boys
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 c. molasses; 2 Tbsp. vinegar; 5 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 to 3 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. vinegar
5 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 to 3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves

Directions

1

Cream shortening and sugar.
2

Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar; beat well.
3

Sift together dry ingredients, then stir into molasses mixture.
4

Chill 3 hours.
5

On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
6

Cut with gingerbread cutter. Place 1 inch apart.
7

Bake at 375° for 5 to 6 minutes.
8

While still warm, press in raisins or candy pieces (M&M's, etc.) or cool and decorate with icing.
9

Makes approximately 5 dozen.