Joe Froggers (Molasses Cookies)

I am not sure where this recipe came from, all I know it is good!!!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1  cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 4  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ginger
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
•  sugar

Directions

1. Mix sugar , shortening and molasses add all the rest. Refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut with 3 inch circle cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet and sprinkle each cookie with sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes in 375 degree oven.