1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoon vinegar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 ts Soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
raisins

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and salt. Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar. Beat well. Stir together the rest of the dry ingredients. Stir into molasses mixture. Chill about 2 hrs. On lightly floured surface roll to 1/8 thickness. Cut with cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Make eyes and buttons with raisins. Bake at 375 degrees for about 6 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from sheet. Allow to finish cooling on wire racks. Store in tightly covered tin. Keeps well for 3-4 weeks.

NOTE: Use a 4-in. cutter. For smaller men, reduce the baking time by a minute or more.