Soft Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. solid shortening (not margarine)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until light colored and fluffy.
Add soda, salt, ginger, cloves and cinnamon and mix well.
Add flour and cream until smooth.