Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 tbsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 5 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Mix sugar, shortening, Large eggs and molasses.
  • Dissolve soda in water.
  • Stir into mix.
  • Fold in everything else.
  • Chill 2 hrs.
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Roll dough 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cut out with cookie cutter.
  • Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8-10 min.
  • Makes 6 dozen.