1 c. shortening (or soft butter)
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. ribbon cane syrup (or maple syrup)
3 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour milk

Mix all ingredients. Add 4 cups flour (1 cup at a time). Pat into small cakes and bake on greased and floured cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.