1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. dark molasses
2 tbsp. vinegar
5 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
Confectioners' sugar

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Cream butter and sugar, add egg; beat well. Stir in molasses and vinegar. Mix well. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture. Chill dough about 3 hours. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut with gingerbread man cutter.

Place on greased cookie sheet about an inch apart. Bake in 375 degree oven for 6 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely. Decorate with confectioners' sugar mixed with a small amount of water. Frosting should be rather thin. Makes about 8 dozen cookies, 4 1/2 inches high.