Lumberjacks Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together the sugar and shortening.
2. 2
   Add molasses and unbeaten eggs.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Sift together dry ingredients and stir in.
5. 5
   Put 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
6. 6
   Dip fingers into sugar, then pinch of a ball of dough and roll it to the size of a walnut. Dip the rolled ball into a bowl of sugar.
7. 7
   Place balls on a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Makes four dozen large soft cookies.
10. 10
    The dough will keep indefinitely in the refrigerator.