3/4 c. lard
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 lg. egg
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Mix all ingredients together. Chill 2 hours. Roll level tablespoon of dough into balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Before baking flatten with sugar dipped glass. Two dozen medium to large cookies.