I LOVE this cookie recipe. Mom makes these often, and they are to die for!
1 & 1/2 Cups Shortening
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
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2 tsp salt
4 cups sifted flour (sifted)
2 tsp ginger
4 tsp. soda
2 tsp cinnimon
Use just a big spoon to mix instead of a whip. When mixing in the dry ingredients... just fold dough with the back of the spoon!
Mix the first 4 ingredients until smooth and creamy,
Add next 5 ingredients (I usually add two cups sifted flour with the other ingredients and mix, then add the next two cups of flour).
Dough will be soft yet not sticky,
Roll dough into balls (1 & 1/2 inch-ish),
Roll balls in sugar (I usually use a pie tin or plate to pour a layer of sugar into to use),
Place on cookie sheet (do not spray sheet with oil etc),
Bake @ 375 for 9-12 minutes
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
