Molasses Sugar Cookies
["1 1/2 c. shortening (3/4 c.)", "2 c. sugar (1 c.)", "1/2 c. molasses (1/4 c.)", "2 eggs (1)", "4 tsp. baking soda (2 tsp.)", "4 c. flour (2 c.)", "1 tsp. cloves (1/2 tsp.)", "1 tsp. ginger (1/2 tsp.)", "2 tsp. cinnamon (1 tsp.)", "1 tsp. salt (1/2 tsp.)"]
["Melt shortening in a large kettle or saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; let cool.", "Add sugar, molasses and eggs; beat well.", "Stir together the flour, soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to first mixture.", "Mix well and chill.", "Form balls; roll in sugar (granulated) and place on cookie sheet.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Recipe may be halved."]
["shortening", "sugar", "molasses", "eggs", "baking soda", "flour", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt"]