Gingerbread People

Directions

Note: If using self-rising flour omit baking soda and salt.

Mix brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Grease cookie sheet lightly.

Roll about ¼ of the dough ¼ inch thick on floured board.

Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite cutter.

Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched; cool.

Decorate with colored frosting, colored sugar and candies if desired.

Yields about 2½ dozen 2½ inch cookies