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- 6 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 6 tsp. ground ginger
- 3 tsp. baking soda
- 2 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4+ tsp. salt
- 2 1/4 cups shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup coarse sugar or raw sugar
In large mixing bowl beat shortening until softened. Gradually add the 2 cups of granulated sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in remaining flour mixture a little at a time.
Shape into 2 inch balls and roll in sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes until cookies are light brown and puffed. Do not over-bake or the cookies will not be chewy. Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to rack. Cool.
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