Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread Men
yield: about 18 large gingerbread men, more if you use a small or medium sized cutter

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 T vinegar
5 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 T ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves

Cream shortening and sugar till light and fluffy. Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar; beat well.
Add dry ingredients. Chill thoroughly; about 3 hours.

On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4" thick (no thinner) and cut with cutter. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Add raisins or butterscotch chips for eyes,nose, and buttons.
Bake 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, depending on size of the men.
Cool and remove.