3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
Pinch of salt
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. oatmeal

Cream together the butter, eggs, molasses and sugar. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.

Bake in a 375°F oven until done.