1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. dark molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2 eggs
1 tsp. vinegar
5 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Raisins & cinnamon candies

Makes 3 dozen.

In saucepan cream butter and sugar. Add molasses and spices. Mix well. Bring to boil, constantly stirring. Remove from heat and cool.

Stir in well-beaten eggs and vinegar. Sift flour and baking soda and stir into molasses mixture to form a smooth dough.

Chill several hours. Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll out on aluminum foil. Cut with gingerbread man cutter. Remove excess dough. Garnish with raisins for eyes and buttons and cinnamon candies for mouth.