Gingerbread Men

Directions

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   Sift
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   together
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   the
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   flour,
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   baking
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   powder,
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   salt
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   and ginger.
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   Beat
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    egg well and combine with molasses, brown sugar and shortening; mix well.
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    Add dry ingredients and blend well. Wrap dough
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    in waxed paper and chill thoroughly.
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    Roll out 1/3 of the dough
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    at
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    a
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    time
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    on a lightly floured board to about 1/8-inch thickness.
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    Cut
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    with
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    cookie
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    cutter
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    in
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    shape
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    of gingerbread man.
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    Bake
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    on greased cookie sheet in a 375° oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
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    (If dough does not appear stiff enough, add additional 1/4 cup sifted flour.)