Gingersnaps That Crack - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in 2 eggs.
Add molasses. Sift dry ingredients together.
Add and beat.
Roll into one-inch balls.
Dip and roll in sugar.
Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.