1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
2 eggs
4 c. flour
1 c. cocoa
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar. Stir in molasses and eggs. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape into balls. Roll in sugar. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-9 minutes at 375 degrees. (Watch them carefully because they burn easily.)

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