Giant Ginger Cookies Better Homes and Gardens

Stir together & set aside:
4 ½ C. flour
4 t. ground ginger
2 t. soda
1 ½ t. cinnamon
1 t. cloves
¼ t. salt
Cream together:
1 ½ C. shortening (not butter for chewy texture)
2 C. granulated sugar
Add:
2 eggs
½ C. molasses
dry ingredients
Shape into 2 inch balls, roll in:
Granulated sugar
Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 ½ inches apart.
Bake 350 degrees, 12-14 minutes until cookies are light brown and puffed. Do not over bake.