Gingersnap Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs, molasses and dry ingredients.
Roll into 1-inch balls.
Dip in sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake in moderate oven (375\u00b0) for 15 to 18 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.