Ingredients
1 1/2 cup shortening
2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs, beaten
4 teaspoon baking soda
4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Melt shortening, let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and eggs. Beat well, stir in cooled shortening. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add to wet mixture. Mix well. Chill dough for several hours or overnight. Form into a ball using a tablespoon cookie scoop , roll in sugar. Bake 375 8-10 minutes. Check at 8 minutes. want somewhat doughy looking.
