Gingerbread People

Ingredients

• 1 c shortening
• 34 c honey
• 1 egg
• 1 c molasses
• 1 12 tsp baking soda
• 12 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cloves
• 5 c flour

Directions

1. Mix shortening honey egg and molasses
2. In another bowl sift soda salt ginger cinnamon cloves and flour
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients to form dough Roll 14-inch thick on floured surface
4. Cut with cookie cutter Decorate with raisins nuts licorice and tiny candies Bake at 375 for 10 minutes