Gingersnaps
Source of Recipe
"Nana" to Bubbe & Alex
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup Molasses
4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons ginger
Cream shortening and sugar together. Beat in eggs, add molasses and
sifted dry ingredients. Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip in sugar. Place on
baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake in a moderate oven (375 degree) 15 to 18
minutes.
Makes 5 dozen