Giant Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
3/4 c. coarse or granulated sugar

Preparation

Stir together flour, soda and spices.
Set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening until softened.
Gradually add 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
Add half of flour; beat until combined.
Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2-inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until light brown and puffed.
Let stand 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Cool.
Makes about 25 cookies.