Ginger Snaps

By Brenda

Ingredients

• 2 c. white sugar
• 1 c. shortening/butter or margarine
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 2 eggs
• 3 - 3 1/2 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Cream sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses. Beat well. Add dry ingredients, moderate amounts at a time. Mix well. Divide dough to make either 6 or 8 dozen cookies. Roll into balls. Roll in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in 350F oven 12 min, or convect 325F 10 - 11 min using 2 trays.
Be careful not to overbake, as they are better if chew