1/3 c. molasses
2 tbsp. brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
Dash of nutmeg, ground allspice

Mix molasses, shortening and brown sugar. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on floured cloth-covered board. Cut with floured 3 inch cutter. Place about 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until light brown, about 8 minutes.