1 c. shortening
1 c. maple syrup
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sour milk

Cream shortening and sugar. Add maple syrup. Sift 2 cups of flour with other dry ingredients and add alternately to first mixture with the sour milk. Add enough more flour to make a soft dough. Roll and cut in fancy shapes. Sprinkle sugar on top and bake 5-8 minutes in a quick oven, 375 to 400 degrees.