Grandma Jenkins Gingerbread Men

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
4-5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. milk

Cream shortening, add sugar and beat well. Add beaten eggs and molasses. Sift flour, salt, ginger & baking powder. Add to mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Roll and cut into shapes. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. These cookies are a favorite of both Jeff and Glen!

The holidays would just not be the same without Grandma Berlin's Gingerbread Men! This is a recipe from Grandma Berlin's mom (Grandma Jenkins:)... definitely a keeper!