Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat 1 cup sugar and the shortening in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon.

2. 2

   Stir in remaining ingredients except sugar.

3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until dough is firm.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 375º.

5. 5

   Generously grease cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on generously floured cloth-covered surface.

7. 7

   Cut into 3-inch circles.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with sugar.

9. 9

   Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched lightly in center.

11. 11

    Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.