Gingerbread Men
["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-inch thickness.", "Cut with cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet.", "Make eyes and buttons with raisins.", "Bake in moderate (375\u00b0) oven for about 6 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from sheet. Allow to finish cooling on wire racks.", "Store in tightly covered tins.", "Keeps well for 3 to 4 weeks."]
["shortening", "sugar", "salt", "egg", "molasses", "vinegar", "flour", "soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "raisins"]