Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. white sugar
1 c. light molasses
4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs.
Stir in molasses, flour and dry ingredients.
Chill dough for 2 hours.
Roll balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll balls in sugar; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 14 minutes at 350\u00b0.