1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs (beaten)
1 c. milk
3 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour
3 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening, sugar and molasses. Add beaten eggs, mix flour, soda and ginger together, then add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Drop by spoonful on cooky sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.