Gingerbread Men

Makes 48 small cookies

  • 1/2c shortening (Crisco)
  • 1/2c sugar
  • 1/2c molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2c flour
  • 1/2t salt
  • 1/2t baking soda
  • 1/2t ginger
  • 1/2t ground cloves
  • 1/2t nutmeg
  • 1t baking powder
  • 1 1/2t cinnamon

Combine ingredients and rest dough 2 hours in refrigerator. Roll out dough to about 1/4″ thickness or less. Cut into desired shape using cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min

Drawing frosting

  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4t cream of tartar
  • powdered sugar (to desired thickness)

This frosting will harden once it dries. Use a piping bag to draw edges on your shape or as desired.