Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together.
Beat in eggs.
Add molasses and sifted 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 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.