Giant Ginger Cookies
["4 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "4 tsp. ginger", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1/2 c. molasses", "3/4 c. coarse or granulated sugar"]
["Stir together flour, soda and spices.", "Set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening until softened.", "Gradually add 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy.", "Add eggs and molasses; beat well.", "Add half of flour; beat until combined.", "Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.", "Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2-inch balls.", "Roll in sugar.", "Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2-inches apart.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes or until light brown and puffed.", "Let stand 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.", "Cool.", "Makes about 25 cookies."]
["flour", "baking soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "cloves", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "molasses", "coarse"]