Aunt Hattie'S Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream the shortening and sugar.
Beat in eggs, molasses, spices and baking soda.
Add flour.
Chill dough.
Roll dough in balls.
Dip in sugar and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen.