King Size Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. margarine
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
6 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Sift flour, salt, spices and baking soda.
Cream shortening until light and fluffy.
Gradually add sugar; blend in eggs and molasses.
Blend in flour mixture.
Shape dough into 1/2-inch balls.
Roll in granulated sugar; place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Let stand 1 minute before removing from tin.