Mix sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.
Add molasses and beat until it is incorporated Add hot water and stir well.
Sift dry ingredients into mixture a cup at a time and stir until mixed well Chill for at least 2 hours.
Roll out a small amount, cut out a cookie round and test by cooking in a preheated 375F oven.
If cookies are spreading out too much, add and knead in a bit more flour.
Roll out dough a quarter at a time, keeping the rest chilled.
This makes handling the dough easier.
Roll out (using an equal mixture of confectioners sugar and flour) and cut into gingerbread men shapes.
Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.67 Kcal (526 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.73g	9%
Sodium	336.36mg	14%
Potassium	121.19mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.5g	6%
Sugars	6.17g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	1.42g	3%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	45.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	390 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.77g	9%
Sodium	1043.83mg	14%
Potassium	376.1mg	3%
Total Carbs	54.32g	6%
Sugars	19.16g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.94g	5%
Protein	4.41g	3%
Iron	3.1mg	6%
Calcium	141.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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