Ellen's Spicy Gingerbread Men

• margarine↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• molasses↗1⁄2 cup
• egg yolk↗1
• flour↗2 cups
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• clove↗1 teaspoon
• ginger↗1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄2 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cream margarine and sugar til smooth.

2. 2

   Stir in, molasses and egg yolk.

3. 3

   Combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg; blend into the molasses mix.

4. 4

   til smooth.

5. 5

   Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 350%.

7. 7

   On lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 thickness.

8. 8

   Cut into desired shapes.

9. 9

   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Bake for 8- 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove and cool.

12. 12

    Frost and decorate.

13. 13

    At Easter, for an added surprise, I like to dip them in melted chocolate and then decorate.