Lumberjacks

1 c. sugar
1 tsp. soda
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 c. dark molasses
2 tsps. 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 degs.

Makes 4 dozen large soft cookies. Dough keeps in refrigerator.