Sunni's Grandma Sydenham's Molasses Cookies

Hi all. Sunni here. My grandma Sydenham used to make these Molasses Cookies every year around the holidays. They were always one of my favorites. I wanted to share the recipe with all of you! 

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening or coconut oil
- 2/3 cup sugar (plus extra for rolling out)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Scant 4 cups unbleached flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt