Ginger Bread Boys And Girls

Ingredients

• 1 c shortening parkay or margarine
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 c light or dark molasses
• 4 c sifted all purpose flour
• 2 tsp soda
• 12 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cloves

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar until light fluffy
2. Beat in egg and molasses
3. Add flour soda salt and spices
4. Stir until a stiff dough is formed
5. Wrap dough and refrigerate for 3 hours