Molasses Drop Cookies

Recipe from Judy in Texas.

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.