Double batch recipe:

• 2 cups shortning (Crisco)
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups molasses (organic or blackstap)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 10 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 4 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cloves

With Kitchen Aid, cream the sugar and shortning.

Beat in eggs.

Add molasses, vinegar.

Add dry ingredients.

Cover with damp cloth.

Refridgerate for 1-2 days.