Gingerbread Boys

Directions

1. 1
   Best to make dough the day before.
2. 2
   Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses.
3. 3
   Add egg yolk and mix well.
4. 4
   Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, soda and spices.
5. 5
   Stir in flour mixture and mix well.
6. 6
   Chill.
7. 7
   Roll out 1/3 of dough, 1/4-inch thickness on a floured board.
8. 8
   Keep remaining dough refrigerated. Cut with 5-inch gingerbread cutter.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased baking sheet and decorate with raisins or as desired.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Yields 2 dozen cookies.