Gingerbread Boys
["1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. dark molasses", "1/4 c. water", "2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. soda", "3/4 tsp. ginger", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/8 tsp. allspice", "raisins, candied cherries or regular gumdrops", "citron", "string licorice"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Blend in molasses, water, flour, salt, soda, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.", "Cover; chill 2 to 3 minutes.", "Heat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board.", "Cut with gingerbread boy cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet.", "Remember after decorating, bake 10 to 12 minutes and immediately remove from baking sheet."]
["shortening", "sugar", "dark molasses", "water", "flour", "salt", "soda", "ginger", "nutmeg", "allspice", "raisins", "citron", "string licorice"]