1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. milk
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp.baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Heat molasses to boiling. Add sugar, shortening, and milk. Mix well. Remove from stove. In a bowl sift together flour, cloves, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and ginger. Mix well. Add to molasses mixture and shape into a mound. Wrap in waxed paper, Chill. Roll on board lightly floured with powdered sugar until dough is almost 1/4 inch thick. Dip cookie cutter in powdered sugar each time you cut a cookie. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet

Bake in 375°F oven for about 8 minutes or until delicately browned.