1 c. molasses
3/4 c. butter
1 c. sugar
4 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla

In a sauce pan, bring sugar, molasses and butter to a boil. Let cool 5 minutes.

In a large bowl sift flour and all dry ingredients.

Beat egg and vanilla together. Combine all ingredients and stir well. Let chill. Dump on lightly floured board. Divide into thirds. Use 1/3 at a time. Roll thin. Cut with Gingerbread man cutter.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.