1 c. real butter
1 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. dark molasses
Grated peel of 1 lemon
Grated peel of 1/2 orange
3 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
4 to 6 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar. Boil molasses and add to sugar mixture. Add peel and spices. Beat in eggs. Add flour 1 cup at a time until dough is soft and pliable. Chill 1 hour.

Roll 1/8 inch. Cut in shape of gingerbread men. Poke hole at top to put in tree hanger. Bake on ungreased sheet at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Frost with:

2 egg whites, beaten
3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
Pinch of salt

Will go in pastry tube for decorating.