In Germany, two centuries ago, gingerbread men were baked and decorated in bright multi-colors for the Christmas holidays. When German people immigrated to America, they brought with them this delightful recipe, and today it is still a popular custom to make these tasty treats at Christmas time.
Granny Tam has a recipe for gingerbread cookies, (or gingerbread men) that you can make this coming Christmas. Use cookie cutter shapes of your choice. They can be gingerbread men or women, hearts, bells, stars, cookie rounds, etc. Invite the kids or grandkids to help decorate them, and I promise you, it will be loads of fun and a real memory-maker! Be sure to take lots of pictures during the process.

¾ c. shortening
1 c. honey
1 egg
¼ c. dark molasses
3 c. flour
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. ginger

Mix all ingredients together and roll ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured board or counter top. Use preferred cut out shapes to make your cookies and place on a lightly greases cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Decorate when cool.

And while your cookies bake, you might want to read this fun little gingerbread man poem to the kids.

See Gingerbread Man in a Pan Story