Giant Ginger Cookies

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 4 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 1 1/2 c. shortening
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 3/4 c. granulated sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 350. In med. bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside
In lg. bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add the 2 c. sugar, beat till combined. Beat in half of flour mixture. Stir in remaining flour mix. Using a 1/4 ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 1/2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in preheated oven for 12-14 mins or till cookies are light brown and puffed. Cool on cookie sheet for 2 mins. Transfer to wire racks to cool.