Soft Molasses Cookies

Soft Molasses cookies

½ cup butter, softened
½ c. shortening
1 ½ c. sugar
½ c. molasses
2 eggs
4 c. flour
½ tsp. salt
2 ¼ tsp. baking soda
2 ¼ tsp. ground ginger
1 ½ tsp. ground cloves
1 ½ tsp. ground cinnamon

In large mixing bowl, cream together butter, shortening and sugar until light colored and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs. Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. Roll dough into walnut size balls. Roll in sugar and place 2 ½ inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 11 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on wire rack. Store in lightly covered container to maintain softness. Yield: about 3 doz.