2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. molasses
4 tbsp. vinegar
10 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 pkg. cinnamon red candies

Cream shortening with sugar; stir in egg, molasses and vinegar. Beat well. Sift dry ingredients; stir into molasses mix. Chill 3 hours on lightly floured surface. Roll dough to 48 inches. Cut boys with cookie cutter. Place 1-inch apart on greased sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes. Use cinnamon candies to make face and buttons or bake and decorate with icing. Makes 5 dozen 4-inch cookies.