Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. shortening
3 tsp. soda (rounding)
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
4 c. flour

Preparation

Cream the shortening, sugar and eggs; add molasses and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients.
Take small balls of the dough, roll in hand and flatten slightly.
If the cookies do not crack; add more flour.
Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0
for 12 to 15 minutes.