Old Fashioned Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/4 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. soda
4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves

Preparation

Cream shortening, brown sugar and eggs.
Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Cover and chill one hour.
Shape into round balls; dip into sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.