1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. molasses
4 tsp. baking soda
8 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg

FROSTING:

4-6 c. powdered sugar
1/2 - 1 c. milk
1/4 lb. butter

Mix shortening and sugar. Add eggs and molasses. Mix soda with a little water. Mix in. Add rest of ingredients; mix thoroughly. Put on greased cookie sheet size of walnuts. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Should be soft. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Cool then frost.