Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. cut in butter with pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. make a well in the center. in a small mixing bowl, stir together egg yolk, molasses and milk. add all at once to the center of flour mixture. stir with fork until combined (mixture may seem dry.). knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 strokes or until nearly smooth. pat dough into a circle; cut into 8 wedges. sprinkle with sugar and a little nutmeg. bake on an ungreased baking sheet at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before serving.

Target recipe: mix together the shortening, sugar, and molasses. next, add egg and beat completely. combine all dry ingredients and add to the creamed ingredients--using 1/2 cup increments. beat well after each addition. refrigerate the dough until cold. roll out until the dough is about 1/4 inch thick. use cookie cutters to form the figures. place in a 350° oven and bake for 10 - 12 minutes.