Gingerbread Boys

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 5 c. sifted flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar, salt and shortening.
  2. 2
    Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar.
  3. 3
    Beat well.
  4. 4
    Sift together dry ingredients; stir into molasses mix.
  5. 5
    Chill about 3 hours.
  6. 6
    On lightly floured board, roll to 1/8-inch.
  7. 7
    Cut out cookies.
  8. 8
    Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.
  9. 9
    Use raisins for eyes and buttons.
  10. 10
    Bake about 6 minutes at 375°.
  11. 11
    Cool slightly and frost if desired.

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