Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. water
  • raisins

Method

  • Beat butter and sugar
  • until creamy.
  • Beat in molasses. Resift flour with next five ingredients.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture.
  • You may need
  • to work in last of flour with your hands.
  • Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on greased cookie sheet.
  • Cut out gingerbread men and remove extra dough. Use raisins for eyes, nose and buttons.
  • Bake about 8 minutes or until springs back after pressing with finger.
  • Cool on rack.