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Gingerbread men - fun to bake as they PAGE 27 -PLXINDEALER-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24,' 1982 -- as much are to eat Men, women, and espe­ cially children fee! the excite­ ment of Christmas upon them. While adults tend to their prc- Christmas responsibilities, children watch, eager to help. Use their boundless resources! "Kid power" Young helpers can wrap gifts as well as assist with the baking. And, here's a recipe ihat's sure to please the kids _ "Gingerbread Boys" from Christmas Joys by Joan Win- mill Brown (Doubleday & Company, Inc.). GINGERBREAD BOYS 2Vi cups sifted flour Vt teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ginger Vi cup butter or margarine Vi cup sugar Vi cup molasses Vi teaspoon baking soda Vi cup hot water DECORATIONS Cinnamon candies ("red-hots") Seedless raisins EASY ICING 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar V* teaspoon salt Vt teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon (about) heavy cream Sift flour with salt and gin­ ger and set aside. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, remove from heat and mix in sugar, then molasses. Dissolve soda in hot water. Add dry ingredients to molas­ ses mixture alternately with soda-water, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Chill dough 2-3 hours. Pre­ heat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, a small portion at a time, Vi" thick. Cut with gin­ gerbread boy cutter, handling dough carefully, and transfer cookies to ungreased baking sheets (they should be spaced about 2" apart). Press on cin­ namon candies for buttons and raisins for eyes and bake 10- 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool 2-3 minutes on sheets, then lift to wire racks. While cookies cool, prepare icing: mix sugar, salt, and vanilla; add cream, a few drops at a time, mixing well after each addition until icing is smooth and will hold a shape. Using a decorating tube, pipe outlines for collars, boots, cuffs, and belts. If you like, make a little extra-icing, tint yellow, and use to pipe in hair. When frosting has hard­ ened. store airtight. Note: Gingerbread boys can be made several days ahead and piped with icing shortly before serving. If they soften in stor­ age, warm 3-5 minutes at 350°F. to crispen, then cool on racks. About 130 calories each. Makes two dozen. 4400 W. Rte. 120 I McHenry j sbV«°'e M FRIDAY NOVEMBER SETTING AN ELEGANT HOLIDAY TABLE is easy with festive "Holiday" china and crystal by Lenox. Made by America's foremost manufacturer of china and crystal, the dinner ware features a festive holly leaf and berry design in the colors of the season, green and red, plus lavish trim in 24-karat gold. The hand-blown lead crystal has the same holly design etched on the glass. The Holiday Treat Bowl, perfect for holiday candy or nuts, is an appropriate idea for gift-giving because it is so versatile. > 1 From 11am. to 5 pm Santa will be passing out Free Treats to the Kids! And don't forget Mom...Take advan­ tage of Super Storewide Savings for Christmas and play our "Daily Giveaway!" PumaShoesl 1 Pu r chase ' UNFINISHED FURNITURE STORE FINISH IT YOURSELF AND SAVE! KNOCK ON V WOOD k n High School Warm Up Suits •Skyhawks Warriors Rockets Hurricanes CREATE A CUSTOM LOOK FOR HALF THE COST Iscover the economical way of furnishing your home with attractive decor made to last through many gen­ erations. KNOCK ON WOOD FEATURES •BUTCHER BLOCK TABLES *DINING ROOM TABLES •CHILDREN'S FURNITURE •BEDROOM FURNITURE 'KITCHEN TABLES •DESKS *ROCKERS Weight Benches AMF Exercise Bike Rebound Exerciser •DIVIDERS £ SHELVING •MANY SMALL GIFT ITEMS New Shipment! Men & Women Running Suits Outstanding Color Selection GOOD THRU DECEMBER 15 NOW SPECIALLY PRICED Largest Nike Selection! Reg.$39 DO-IT-YOURSELF AND SAVE $$$ OR HAVE OUR PROFESSIONAL FINISHERS DO IT FOR YOU CONVENIENT LOCATION ON RT. 120, V« MILE WEST OF RT. 12 VOLO, ILLINOIS 815/344-4888 STORE HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 10-8 Sal. and Sun. 10-5 (Across from Sullivan Foods-Noxt to Eby Brown) Rte. 120 McHenry 344-3580 Daily 9:30 to 8, Saturdays 9 to 5