1 1/2 c. butter, butter or shortening
2 c. brown sugar (or 1 c. brown and 1 c. granulated)
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves

Cream shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs. Beat well.

Sift other ingredients together and add to first mixture. Mix well.

Form in 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 375 degrees 8-10 minutes.