Mini Brer Rabbit Cookies

Here is your introduction to the most scrumptious cookies ever!!! This is my Grandma Ricks' recipe and I think I've finally perfected it. Enjoy!

Mini Brer Rabbit Cookies

Makes a whole lot! I halved the recipe and it still made 4-5 dozen cookies.

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cup shortening

3/4 cup molasses

3 eggs

3 cups sugar

6 cups flour

1 1/2 tsp cloves

1 1/2 tsp ginger

6 tsp baking soda (yes, 6 tsp, not a typo!)

1 Tbs cinnamon

1 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Beat together shortening, molasses, eggs, and sugar. Add remaining dry ingredients, and mix well. Chill dough in fridge for 30 to 60 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Form into 1/2 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 6-8 minutes.