2 (2 lb.) bags flour
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 (2 lb.) box of granulated sugar
13 oz. can evaporated milk, diluted with water to make 1 qt.
8 oz. can Hershey's baking cocoa
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. baking powder
12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1 lb. can Crisco

Remove lid from Crisco can and put on LOWEST flame to melt. Remove from heat to cool slightly. Place all ingredients into a very large bowl - adding melted Crisco last. Mix thoroughly by hand. Shape into round balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes bottom rack then 5 minutes top rack. Cool completely before icing.

ICING:

Confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla.