Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. sorghum molasses
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
sugar

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses together.
Sift and add to mixture the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Mix well.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Roll in sugar.
Bake on ungreased baking sheet at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes approximately 5 dozen.