Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Melt shortening and cool.
Add sugar, molasses and eggs; beat well.
Mix together flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt. Add to first mixture; mix well and chill.
Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place on greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 9 dozen.