Cookies, Family, Rena Snow
4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
4 teas. ground ginger
2 teas. baking soda
1 1/2 teas. ground cinnamon
1 teas. ground cloves
1/4 teas. salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening until soft. Gradually add the 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy. Add the eggs and molasses, beat well. Add half of flour, beat mixture, beat until combined. Stir remaining flour in
with a wooden spoon. Using a ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2-inch balls. Roll in the granulated sugar. Place on an ungreased cooky sheet about 2 1/2 in. apart. Bake in a 350 deg. oven for 2 to 14 min.or until cookies are light brown and puffed. Do not overcook as they will not be chewy. Let stand 2 min. then transfer to rack to cool.