Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: thoroughly cream together butter and sugar. add egg, beat until light and fluffy. add orange zest and corn syrup, mix well. sift together remaining ingredients, stir into creamed mixture. chill dough thoroughly. pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. on lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 inch thickness. cut with gingerbread men (and women) cookie cutters. place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. bake 8-10 minutes cool on rack. decorate sassy little men with royal icing and raisins if desired.

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.