1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
3 eggs
1 c. butter
1 tbsp. allspice
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
3 c. flour

Mix together at low speed all ingredients. Stir in 2 1/2 cups flour. Roll and cut with cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Decorate with frosting and candies.

FROSTING:

1 lb. powdered sugar
1 c. Crisco
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix together with mixer.