Molasses Cookies

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Ingredients

2 cup(s) granulated sugar
½ cup(s) granulated sugar (for dipping)
1 teaspoon(s) salt
4 cup(s) all purpose flour
4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
2 teaspoon(s) cloves
½ cup(s) molasses
+ 3 more ingredients
- 1 ½ cup(s) shortening
- 1 teaspoon(s) ginger
- 2 eggs

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking sheet. In a large bowl, blend together sugar and shortening until creamy and light yellow in color. Add eggs, blend well. Stir in molasses. Add all dry ingredients. Dough will be stiff. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and dip into granulated sugar. Plac...

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