4 c all purpose flour
2 c sugar
1 1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2 tbsp cinnamon
2 large eggs
1/2 c molasses
4 tsp cinnamon
6 tbsp granulated sugar
Preheat oven to 350 DF.
In a large mixing bowl, combine first seven ingredients listed until thick dough forms.
Shape dough into 2-inch balls.
In a small bowl combine 4 teaspoons cinnamon and 6 tablespoons sugar and mix until
combined. Roll balls of dough in cinnamon sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten each ball by making crisscross marks with the tines of a fork.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool.
