Good Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add molasses and egg. Beat until combined. Add dry ingredients and beat on low speed until well combined. Shape into balls; dip into a small bowl of water, then a bowl of sugar. Put sugar-coated balls 3-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350\u00b0 in oven for 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Enjoy.