Gugel Family Cookbook

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Molasses Sugar Cookies

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup molasses
• 2 eggs
• 4 tsp. baking soda
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 tsp. ground ginger
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Melt shortening over low heat. Remove and let cool a bit. Add sugar, molasses, and eggs. Beat well. Sift together flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Add to the wet mixture. Mix well. Chill about 2 hours or until firm.

Form 1 inch balls, roll in additional sugar, and place on a greased baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes.