>-------> 1957  G I N G E R B R E A D   M E N <-------<

2/3 Cup shortening
1/2 Cup sugar
3/4 Cup unsulphured molasses
1 egg
3 Cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Raisins

In a Large Bowl cream shortening, sugar, molasses
and egg together. Add all dry ingredients and mix well.

Chill Dough for 2 hours.

Roll dough 1/3 inch thick on lightly floured board. 
Cut with 6 inch gingerbread man cooky cutter. Place
on ungreased cooky sheets. 

PRESS in pieces of raisins for eyes, mouth, and buttons.
Bake in 375F oven for 10 minutes.

LET COOL 2 minutes before removing to cake rack.
Makes 12 Gingerbread men.

Decorate with ornamental frosting.


-- ORNAMENTAL FROSTING --

1 1/4 Cups Confectioners sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1 egg white
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Sift sugar and cream of tartar together. Add egg white and vanilla
and beat on medium speed until frosting holds its shape.

NOTE: Cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.




~Christmas Recipes 1957 Copyright West Ohio Gas Company~