Giant Ginger Cookies

Submitted by Faerber Family

4 1/2 cups of flour
4 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Stir together flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl beat together shortening until softened. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses; beat well. Add half of flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

Using a 1/4" cup ice cream scoop, shape dough into 2 inch balls. Roll in the granulated or course sugar. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet about 2 1/2 inches apart.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12-14 minutes until cookies are light brown and puffed. (Do not overbake or cookies will not be chewy) Let stand for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Makes 25 four-inch cookies.