Sherry Campbell's Ginger Bread "Persons"

Sherry Campbell’s Ginger Bread “Persons”
½ c soft butter
1 1/3 c sugar
1 egg slightly beaten
¾ c molasses
Grated orange and lemon peel
4 c sifted flour
1 t cinnamon
1 t ginger
½ t nutmeg
½ t cloves
½ t allspice
1 t baking powder
Cream butter and sugar, add egg and molasses and beat well. Add peels. Sift 3 ½ c flour with spices, and baking soda and add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add just enough flour to make stiff but not dry. Cover and chill 45 minutes. Roll ½ dough to ¼ in thick. Cut into shapes and lay on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.