Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 3 tsp soda
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp cloves
• ? salt

Directions

1. Mix sugar shortening eggs and molasses
2. Dissolve soda in water
3. Stir molasses mixture
4. Add remaining ingredients
5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
6. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on lightly floured board
7. Cut out men
8. Place 2" apart on lightly greased cookie sheet
9. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 min
10. Cool
11. Frost buttons and let stand until frosting is dry

Notes

Takes about 3c of sugar to do 2 dry men