Giant Ginger Cookies

• 4 1/2 c. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 4 tsp. ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 1/2 c. shortening
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. molasses
• 3/4 c. coarse or granulated sugar

1. Stir together flour, soda and spices.
2. Set aside. In large bowl, beat shortening until softened.
3. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy.
4. Add eggs and molasses; beat well.
5. Add half of flour; beat until combined.
6. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
7. Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2-inch balls.
8. Roll in sugar.
9. Place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2-inches apart.
10. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12 minutes or until light brown and puffed.
11. Let stand 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
12. Cool.
13. Makes about 25 cookies.

flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, shortening, sugar, eggs, molasses, coarse

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=44870 (may not work)