Cookies

Mini Ginger Cookies

2 1/4 Cup Shortening                                                         3 Cups Sugar
3/4 Cup molasses (use full flavor)                                     3 Eggs
6 Cups Flour                                                                      1 1/2 tsp Salt
2 Tbsp. Soda                                                                      2 tsp Ginger
3 tsp. Cinnamon                                                                2 tsp cloves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt shortening in a 3-4 quart saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Add sugar, molasses, and egg. Beat well. Sift together flour, soda, and spices. Add to first mixture. Mix well; chill. Form into 1/2" balls and place on a greased cookie sheet 1" apart. If you would like a little sparkle to your cookie, roll in sugar OR top each cookie with a bit of raw sugar before baking. Flatten with the bottom of a glass and bake for 8-10 minutes (surface should just begin to show cracks). DO not over bake. These are not crispy cookies. They should be soft and chewy.

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