Gingerbread Men from a Cake Mix

Easy to make and wonderful to eat. Decorate as you wish.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 8 mins
• Serves: 12-14

Ingredients

• 18 1⁄4 ounces  spice cake mix
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄3 cup dark molasses
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger
•  assorted  decorative candies
•  raisins, etc

Directions

1. Combine cake mix, flour, eggs oil and molasses and ginger in a large bowl. Stir until thoroughly blended (mixture will be soft).
2. Refrigerate 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
5. Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place cutout cookies 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Decorate as desired using raisins or candies.
7. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges start to brown.
8. Remove immediately to cooling racks.
9. Cool completely.
10. Store in an airtight container.