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Ingredients

  • 4 c. flour
  • 4 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. shortening

Method

  • Sift dry ingredients in bowl.
  • Add shortening and cream.
  • Add molasses and eggs.
  • Mix and drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Be careful when baking to take out before completely done.
  • Let stand on sheet for 2 minutes and they are easier to remove.
  • Makes 100 cookies. Batter is very stiff; cookies crisp and chewy.