Gingerbread Men and Women

Methods

1. To make these great Gingerbread people:
• Preheat the oven gas 5 / 190*c.
• Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the treacle.
• Mix in the flour and ginger.
• Knead with your hands until smooth and well mixed.
• Roll out onto a floured surface 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
• Cut out the people and place on a greased tray.
• Decorate the people with eyes, nose and buttons.
• Bake for 16 - 20 minutes on the middle shelf until firm.
• Cool on the tray before removing.