Gingerbread Men Cookies

1. Recipe by: Southern Living Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until shortening melts.
3. Combine flour, soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon; add shortening mixture, stirring well.
4. Stiri in molasses; chill 8 hours.
5. Divide dough in half; store 1 portion in refrigerator.
6. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
7. Cut with a 5-inch gingerbread man cutter, and place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
8. Press currants into dough for eyes, nose, and mouth.
9. Bakei at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
10. Cool cookies 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks, and cool completely.
11. (Cookies will be soft.
12. ) Repeat procedure with remaining dozen.
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