Gingerbread Men
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "3/4 c. molasses", "1 egg, beaten well", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 1/2 tsp. ginger", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. ground allspice", "1/4 tsp. salt"]
["Cream together the shortening and sugar with electric mixer. Add molasses and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Dough will be stiff. Cover and chill 1 hour. Roll out dough on lightly floured cutting board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutter.", "Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes. Makes 22 to 24 (5-inch) cookies."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "egg", "flour", "baking soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "ground allspice", "salt"]