1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
4 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chocolate chip cookies

Mix ingredients in order given. Roll dough into small balls and dip in sugar, flatten with a glass. Bake at 350 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet 8-10 minutes until brown. Yield: 8 dozen cookies.