Gingerbread Men:

1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup grantulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 molassess
2/3 cup light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
raisins or currants

Cream butter and sugars together until light. Add molasses and corn syrup,
and mix well. Add sifted dry ingredients, kneading dough until smooth.
Chill several hours or until firm enough to roll. Roll out on lightly floured
board to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out with cookie cutter, and place on lightly
greased baking sheet. Place raisins or currants on cookie for facial features
and coat buttons. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8 mintes or until lightly
browned. Cool on racks. Store in airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen.