Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup dark molasses
2 eggs
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour

Preparation

Cream sugar, and shortening in a bowl. Add eggs and molasses.
In another bowl mix dry ingredients together and mix with the wet ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 350.
Roll into 2 inch balls and roll into sugar. Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.