1 c. buttery Crisco
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
3 or 4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Cream Crisco, sugar and eggs until smooth. Add molasses and soda water alternately with spices and flour. Put in edged cookie sheet (17 x 11 x 2 inch). Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. When cooled make an icing of powdered sugar, butter, vanilla and a little milk. Spread on bars. Cut and serve.