Ginger Snaps

1 1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. butter
4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. molasses
8 c. flour
3 T. cinnamon
2 t. ginger
2 t. cloves
4 t. soda
2 t. salt

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs. Add rest of ingredients. Roll into balls and roll in mixture of 2 t. cinnamon and 1/2 c. sugar. Bake on ungreased pan at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Note: This makes a HUGE batch that most regular mixers can't handle at once. Unless you have a BOSCH or the big Kitchen Aid, half the batch.

Recipe from Debbie Smith