Merry Gingerbread Men

Directions

Beat butter until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy.

Add egg; beat until light and fluffy.

Blend in molasses.

Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices.

Add to creamed mixture; blend well.

Stir in oats.

Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to ⅛ inch thickness.

Cut with floured gingerbread man cutter.

Place on greased cooky sheets.

Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 10 to 12 minutes; cool.

Decorate with confectioners’ sugar frosting, red cinnamon candies, semi-sweet chocolate pieces and currants.