NEW ENGLAND LUMBERJACK COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cream together the sugar and shortening.
• Add molasses and eggs.
• Mix well. Sift together the dry ingredients and stir.
• Put 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl.
• Dip fingers into the sugar, then pinch off a piece of dough and roll into a 1-1/2-inch ball.
• Place dough balls on greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The dough will keep for a week or more in the refrigerator.