Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. dark molasses
4 c. flour
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and molasses.
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
Cookies are softer if they are a little undercooked.