Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup coarse sugar ( or sub granulated sugar)
Directions:
In medium bowl stir together first 6 ingredients and set aside.
In large mixing bowl beat shortening on low speed for 30 seconds.
Add sugar and beat until combined.
Beat in eggs and molasses until combined.
Mix in reserved flour and spice mixture until combined.
Shape dough into 2 inch balls, (or you can measure with a #20 ice cream scoop).
Roll balls in the coarse sugar.
Place 2-1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 F for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are light brown and puffed — do not overbake!
Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Servings: 25
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 34 min.