Gingerbread Men

Amount   Measure   Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------   ------------   --------------------------------
1/2   cup   butter
1/2   cup   shortening
1   cup   granulated sugar
1/2   cup   dark brown sugar
1/4   cup   molasses
1   large   egg
3 1/2   cups   all-purpose flour
2   teaspoons   baking soda
2   teaspoons   cinnamon
1   teaspoon   ginger
1/2   teaspoon   cloves
Cream butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, molasses, and egg.

Stir in dried ingredients. Chill well.

Heat oven to 375°F.

Roll chill to 1/2 inch. Place cookies 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.

Bake 7 to 8 minutes.

Makes 72 cookies

Per Serving: 67 Calories; 3g Fat (37.8% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 6mg Cholesterol; 50mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
 
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