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Jumbo Molasses Cookies

3 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
4 eggs
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in molasses

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and eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and
ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for
1-2 hours. Shape 1/4 cupfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar.
Place four cookies on a greased baking sheet at a time. Bake at
350° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire
racks to cool.

Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.