SCOTTISH GINGER COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups (375ml) vegetable shortening
2 cups (500ml) sugar
2 eggs or 1/2 cup (125ml) egg substitute
1/2 cup (125ml) molasses
4 cups (1 liter) unbleached white flour
2 tsp (10ml) baking soda
2 tsp (10ml) cinnamon
2 tsp (10ml) ground cloves
2 tsp (10ml) ground ginger
granulated sugar for topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. (190 C.)

2. Cream shortening and sugar in a bowl;
add eggs and molasses. Beat until fluffy.

3. Combine flour, baking soda and spice in separate bowl.
Stir into the shortening mixture.
Roll dough into (2 1/2 cm) 1 inch balls.

4. Dip cookies in sugar and place on greased baking sheets.
Bake for 12 minutes.

YIELD: 80 cookies