Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: mix the first 8 ingredients in a bowl. in another bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy. add the egg and molasses to the butter and mix well. add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir well. cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. (do not skip this step). preheat oven to 350 degrees. spray cookie sheets with non-stick spray. roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and shape, transfer to baking sheets. bake for 8 minutes. cool for two minutes on sheets before removing, cool completely.

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.