1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

In large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs; set aside. In another large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. Blend thoroughly with wire whisk. Gradually mix flour mixture with creamed ingredients until dough is smooth. Roll in 1 1/2 inch balls, sugar. Place 2 1/2 inches part on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 minutes.