Christine's Molassas Cookies - Makes 4 doz

Cream together:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. light molasses

Dissolve 3 tsp baking soda in 1/2 c. water and stir into molasses mixture

Stir in:

5 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp salt

Refrigerate at least 2 hours

Roll out

Bake 375 degrees for 8-10 min.

Frost after cooled