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Ingredients
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. dark molasses
- 1/4 c. water
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. soda
- 3/4 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. allspice
- raisins, citron, candied cherries, red gumdrops, string licorice
- decorator icing (tubes)
Method
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.
- Chill 2 to 3 hours. Heat oven to 350°.
- Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board.
- Cut with gingerbread people cutters.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Press raisins into dough for eyes, nose and buttons.
- Use other items to trim as you choose.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove to wire rack.
- Trim with decorators icing. Yield: 14.
- Recipe may be doubled.
