Quaker Oats Gingerbread Men

1. Beat butter until creamy.

2. Gradually add sugar, beating until fluffy. 

3. Add egg; beat until light and fluffy. 

4. Blend in molasses. 

5. Sift together flour, soda, salt and spices. Add to creamed mixture; blend well.

6. Stir in oats. 

7. Chill dough at least 1 hour. 

8. Roll out on lightly floured board or canvas to 1/8-inch thickness. 

9. Cut with floured gingerbread man cutter. Place on greased cookie sheets. 

10. Bake in preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 10 to 12 minutes; cool.

11. Decorate with confectioners' sugar frosting, red cinnamon candies, semi-sweet chocolate pieces and raisins.