1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
6 c. flour
3 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sour milk

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add molasses. Mix flour with sugar, spices and salt. Add alternately to mixture with sour milk to form soft dough. Chill overnight. Roll out to bake on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle sugar on each before baking.