Desserts (Jumbo Molasses Cookies)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 3 cups butter-flavored shortening
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 4 eggs
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• Additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

2) Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.