Another one of mom’s cookie recipes… and a good one, too!

1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c molasses
2t baking soda
2t cinnamon
2t cloves
2t ginger
4 c flour
(and extra sugar to roll the cookies in)

Directions
Mix in order.  Make 1″ balls and roll in sugar.  Flatten slightly on baking sheet.
Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen