GINGERBREAD MEN
Ingredients :
3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine (softened)
2 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
3 1/4 cups self-rising flour
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation :
In large bowl, beat sugar & butter until well blended. Add eggs and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour. Roll dough on well-floured board or countertop until 1/8-inch thick. Cut into shapes. Place on greased backing sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool on rack. You can decorate with frosting if desired. This recipe makes 24 cookies.