Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: sift flour, soda, spices and salt. in a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. add egg and beat well. gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well. chill. roll out on a floured board, and cut with gingerbread men cookie cutter. decorate with raisins, candied fruit or small candies. bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 325°f, until browned (6-7 minutes). decorate with icing after cooled.

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.