1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. milk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger

Heat the molasses to the boiling point. Add sugar, shortening and milk. Mix well. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Add the sifted dry ingredients to molasses mixture. Shape into a mound, wrap in waxed paper and chill thoroughly.

Roll on lightly floured (with confectioners' sugar) board until the dough is about 1/4-inch thick. Dip cutter into confectioners' sugar each time before cutting cookie, then place cookie on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a 375°F oven for about 8 minutes.

Submitted by: Michelle Parker