Soft Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening (not margarine)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until light colored and fluffy.
Beat in molasses and eggs; set mixture aside.
In another large bowl, combine flour (no need to sift), salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Blend thoroughly with wire whisk.
Gradually mix flour mixture into creamed ingredients until dough is blended and smooth.
Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Dip tops in granulated sugar; place 2 1/2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 11 minutes.
Do not overbake.
Cool on wire rack.
Store in tightly covered container to maintain softness.
Yields about 3 dozen cookies.