1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. sweet milk
5 to 6 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
Nuts and/or raisins, opt.

Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in well beaten eggs. Add molasses and milk. Mix well. Gradually add flour and spices. Add nuts and raisins and mix. Best when flour and spice is mixed in by hand. Drop by heaping teaspoons on lightly greased sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.