Molasses Cookies

From the kitchen of Marlayne  and her mother

3 C. Butter Crisco
4 C. sugar
4 eggs
1-C. molasses
1 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 T + 2 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Ground cloves
1 tsp. Ground ginger
8 C. flour

In large bowl cream shorteneing & sugar & add molasses and eggs. Mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Shape into balls. Roll in sugar. Bake 11-15 minutes or just until set around the edges. DO NOT OVERBAKE