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

Melt shortening - cool. Add sugar, molasses, eggs. Mix well. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Chill 1 hour.

Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured board. Cut with standard cookie cutter and place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 60 cookies.