Ginger Cookies Combine: 8 cups flour 4 tsp ginger 2 tsp salt 4 tsp cloves 2 tsp baking soda 6 tsp cinnamon 4 tsp baking powder 2 tsp nutmeg 2 cups sugar You can store this in a plastic ziplock bag or jar to use as a mix. To make cookies use 2 1/2 cups of the mix, 1/2 cup of shortening, 1/2 cup mollasses, and 1 egg. Mix well and chill before rolling out dough. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.