Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 Tbsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Cream the shortening.
Add sugar, egg and molasses.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture.
Chill at least 2 hours. (You may chill overnight or longer.)
Roll in balls the size of a small walnut.
Dip the tops of the balls in the 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon mixture and place about 3-inches apart on greased (sprayed) cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.