1 c. Crisco
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream Crisco, brown sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and molasses. Mix well. Add flour and rest of ingredients; chill 1 hour. Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls and place on greased cookie sheet 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees. Yield: 5 dozen. Do not flatten balls.