NOTE: I use a 4-in. cutter. For smaller men, you may need to reduce the baking time by a minute or so. Store in tightly covered tin. Keeps well for 3-4 weeks.

1	C	Shortening
1	C	Sugar
1/2	tsp	Salt
1		Egg
1	C	Molasses
2	tbsp	Vinegar
5	C	Sifted flour
1 1/2	tsp	Soda
1	tbsp	Ginger
1	tsp	Cinnamon
1	tsp	Cloves; ground
		Raisins

• Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and salt. Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar. Beat well.
• Sift dry ingredients; stir into molasses mixture. Chill about 2 hours.
• On lightly floured surface roll to 1/8" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheet. Make eyes and buttons with raisins.
• Bake in moderate (375 deg.) oven for about 6 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from sheet. Allow to finish cooling on wire racks.