4 lbs. flour
1 lb. sugar
1 lb. lard, melted
1 qt. milk
1 tbsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. nutmeg
7 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
Walnuts, chocolate pieces and/or raisins (about 1 c. each)

Sift dry ingredients together. Add melted lard and mix thoroughly. Add milk and mix. Add nuts, chocolate pieces, raisins etc. Roll in balls the size of walnuts and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not over bake.