1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. sour milk
4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
3 additional c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses. Sift flour with remaining dry ingredients. Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add additional flour. Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 minutes in 350 degree oven. Place cookie sheet in center of oven as cookies may burn quickly.