1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. milk

Cream together shortening and sugar, add eggs, one at a time, beating after each, add molasses. Sift together dry ingredients; add to mixture. Beat until smooth, gradually add milk. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in hot 400 degree oven 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to cake rack, cool and frost. Makes 20 giant size old fashioned jumbos.