1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 eggs, unbeaten
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Sift flour, soda, slat, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together.

Bake in 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.

Either roll them out on floured board or make drop cookies, just as you wish.