Molasses Cookies

4 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1 cup milk
1 cup molasses
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt and spices.Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Add molasses and then alternate milk and flour mixture. Drop spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.