4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
8 tsp. cocoa
3 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 c. Crisco or butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 tbsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. molasses
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Mix all ingredients together in large bowl. Roll in 1" balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

OPTIONAL FROSTING:

1/2 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together, add small amount of milk until consistency to frost, add red or green food coloring for holidays.