Molasses Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, and molasses together.
Set aside.
Sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Mix dry ingredients with creamed mixture.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar placed on waxed paper.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.