Here’s an old family recipe for gingerbread men that is just right for the holidays!  Thanks to Paparone Insurance manager Carol Lambersky for sharing this recipe.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• 6 cups of Flour
• 1 Cup of Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup of Shortening
• 1 cup of Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon (heaping) Baking Soda*
• Raisins for garnishing (optional: white icing tube)

*Put Baking Soda into measuring cup with 1/4 cup of boiling water.  Stir until mixed, then add 3/4 cup of cold water = 1 cup of water.

Mix ingredients.  Sprinkle flour on bread board and roll dough.  Using a cookie cutter make either gingerbread men or cookies.  Bake for 15 – 20 minutes. Keep cookies in a container.

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