Gingerbread People

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together the maragine and brown sugar, and beat in the egg yolk, mixing well.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking soda and ginger and gradually blend into the creamed mixture, along with the golden syrup.
3. 3
   Knead lightly to form a soft dough.
4. 4
   Divide the dough into small portions.
5. 5
   Roll out each portion of dough into a thickness of 1/4 inch between two sheet of greaseproof paper.
6. 6
   Cut into shaps using cutters.
7. 7
   Place on lightly greased oven trays.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool on trays.
10. 10
    Decorate with icing, if desired.