3 c. all purpose flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. ginger
3/4 c. butter or shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. dark molasses

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together and set aside. Cream butter until fluffy. Add unbeaten eggs, one at a time. Mix well, then add molasses and flour mixture. Blend thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes (best timed). The dough keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator.