Gingerbread People

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
3. 3
   Chill 2 to 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°.
4. 4
   Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Cut with gingerbread people cutters.
6. 6
   Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose and buttons.
8. 8
   Use other items to trim as you choose.
9. 9
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove to wire rack.
11. 11
    Trim with decorators icing. Yield: 14.
12. 12
    Recipe may be doubled.