Giant Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix together with mixer the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs and molasses and mix on slow speed until blended.
Add flour mixture a little at a time.
The dough will be stiff.