1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger

Mix shortening, eggs, buttermilk, sugar, and molasses; then add flour and spices. Chill dough.

Roll dough thick and cut with a Spam can. Bake 10 cookies at a time on a lightly greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees.