Virginia'S Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Mix in molasses and eggs.
Mix in dry ingredients. Roll into small balls.
Dip one side in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
(Undercook a little if you do not want them crunchy.)