Ginger Krakles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening with brown sugar, molasses and eggs until well mixed.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves.
Add to creamed mixture; mix well.
Chill until dough can be handled easily, about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Form dough into 1-inch balls; roll each ball in sugar to coat well. Place balls 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until set but not browned.
Makes 6 to 8 dozen.