Gingerbread Men

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, cream shortening, sugar, egg and warmed molasses.
2. 2
   Dissolve baking soda in warm water and add to egg mixture.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Mix in flour, spices and salt until well blended.
5. 5
   Cover and chill for 24 hours.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
7. 7
   Roll out dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on a floured surface.
8. 8
   Cut out gingerbread men using cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
9. 9
   Use raisins to make eyes, noses and buttons.
10. 10
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm.
11. 11
    Let cool on wire racks.