4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses

Mix together and set aside flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Cream butter and shortening until smooth. Slowly add sugar, eggs and molasses to butter mixture. Combine all ingredients. Mixture will be soft. Place in refrigerator overnight to harden and make easy to handle.

Mix dough into balls the size of walnuts. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place on greased baking sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 or 11 minutes. Remove cookies from oven; let stand 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Makes about 8 dozen cookies.