Gingerbread Boys
["2/3 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. molasses", "1 egg", "3 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. each: ground cinnamon, ginger and cloves", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg", "confectioners sugar icing, red hot candies and miniature chocolate chips (optional)"]
["In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 4-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired. Yield: About 2 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "all-purpose", "baking soda", "ground cinnamon", "salt", "ground nutmeg", "confectioners sugar"]