1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. sweet or sour milk or water
2/3 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves

Drop on cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven until brown.