Chewy Ginger Cookies

Ahhh - I'm getting eager for Spring and warmer weather again, aren't you? Time for gardens, which means fresh produce, which should make for some fun posts!

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This cookie recipe is a family favorite. As the name suggests, they are indeed soft and chewy! Liz and I were making some last night (for someone else) and it took all of our "methods of distraction" to keep the guys out of them.

Have a happy day! -Kaity

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Chewy Ginger Cookies

1 1/2 cups shortening

2 1/2 cups sugar, divided

2 eggs

1/2 cup molasses

2 tsp. vanilla

4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cloves

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In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and 2 cups sugar. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla and mix well. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Roll into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.