Molasses Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   and lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
3. 3
   In a large bowl whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon.
4. 4
   In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, shortening, and 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy and beat in molasses.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Gradually beat in flour mixture and combine well.
7. 7
   In a small shallow bowl put remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
8. 8
   Form dough into 2-inch balls and roll in sugar.
9. 9
   On baking sheets arrange balls about 4 inches apart and flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
10. 10
    Bake cookies in batches in middle of the oven 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
11. 11
    (Cookies should be soft.)
12. 12
    Transfer cookies with a metal spatula to racks to cool.