1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
4 cups flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. clove, ground
2 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs, then add molasses. Add sifted ingredients to shortening and mix well. Roll mixture into 1" balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar.

Place on slightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart and bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet.

Yield: 5 dozen.

Submitted by: CM