Soft Dipped Ginger Cookies

2 C. sugar
1 ½ C. oil

2 eggs

½ C. molasses

4 C. flour

4 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ginger

2 tsp. cinnamon

1.tsp. salt

additional sugar

1- 12oz. pkgs. Vanilla baking chips (or less)

¼ C. shortening 

CAUTION: You will want to eat them all!

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil. Mix well. Add eggs,One at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in molasses.Combine all dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixtureand mix well. Shape into balls and roll in sugar. Place 2” aparton an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or untilcookie springs back when touched lightly. Cool. Melt chips withshortening in microwave. Dip cookies halfway and shake off excess.Place on wax paper to cool. Yield 4 ½ dozen.