Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. dark molasses
2 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
Preparation
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Cream together the sugar and shortening.
Add molasses and unbeaten eggs.
Mix well.
Sift together dry ingredients and stir in.
Put 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
Dip fingers into sugar, then pinch of a ball of dough and roll it to the size of a walnut. Dip the rolled ball into a bowl of sugar.
Place balls on a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes four dozen large soft cookies.
The dough will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.
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