Lumberjacks

Lumberjacks 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. soda 1 c. shortening 1 tsp. salt 1 c. dark molasses 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 eggs 1 tsp. ginger 4 c. sifted flour Cream sugar and shortening; add molasses and eggs. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients and stir in. Put 1/4 c. sugar in a small bowl. Dip fingers into sugar, pinch off a ball of dough, roll to walnut size and dip into sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet 3 inches apart. Bake 12-15 min. at 350 Makes 4 dozen large soft cookies. Dough keeps in refrigerator.