Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 egg, beaten
4 Tbsp. dark molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar, add egg and molasses.
Sift remaining ingredients into egg mixture.
Make balls, walnut-size. Dip tops in sugar.
Place apart on greased cookie sheet.
Do not press balls down.
Bake at 350\u00b0.
Cookies will crack open on top. It is well to chill dough for 1 hour.