9 c. flour
2 c. brown sugar
1 qt. molasses
1 1/2 c. Crisco
3 tbsp. cinnamon (heaping)
2 tbsp. cloves (heaping)
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking soda (slightly rounded) dissolved in 1/4 c. water

Sift together dry ingredients then mix all ingredients to make stiff dough. Add flour as necessary. Let set in cool place overnight. Roll thin and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 325 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.