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Molasses Drop Cookies

by Judy in Texas

type: drop
makes: 2-3 dozen

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup lard, melted
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1-1/2 cup milk with 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in it
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Preheat oven to 350F.
Grease cookie sheet.
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Drop by the tablespoon onto cookie sheet.
Bake 15 minutes.