Gingerbread People

Yum yum. A christmas classic! Makes 2 1/2 inch size cookies

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups dark molasses
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  cold water
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 7  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground allspice
• 2  teaspoons ground ginger
• 1  teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, and shortening.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients until incorporated.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to a week.
4. Preheat oven to 350 (F).
5. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board.
6. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter.
7. Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes.
9. Decorate with frosting.