Ginger Cookies

This recipe was shared with me by a friend Amberly. The cookies are chewy, spicy and delicious!

1 ½ cup shortening (I use butter instead)
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
2 cups sugar
Mix together and add:

4 cups flour
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda in 2 Tbs. water

Make 1 inch balls with dough and then roll in sugar. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake 10 minutes at 350.