Pleasant Valley Plant Farm

1 1/2 cups shortening

2 teaspoons baking soda,

2 cups sugar  ,

2 teaspoons cinnamon,

2 eggs ,

2 teaspoons cloves,

1/2 cup molasses

2 teaspoons ginger

4 cups sifted flour

Cream shortening and sugar together.

  Beat in eggs, add molasses and sifted

dry ingredients.

Roll into 1 “ balls.  Dip in sugar.

Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.

  Bake in moderate oven ( 375 degrees F.)

  13 minutes then let cool on rack for 2 minutes.

  For crisper cookie bake 15 min. makes 5 dozen.