Gingerbread Cookies
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. flour
4 tsp. bkg soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp. salt
Cream the first 4 ingredients then add the other ingredients and mix. Chill the dough. Roll out on a floured board with a layer of sugar on top of the flour and flour on the top of the dough(just sprinkle enough for it not to stick). Bake at 350 for 7-8 min.
* Do not use this dough to make a gingerbread house.
