Ingredients
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3/4 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
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Melt Crisco shortening in 4-quart saucepan over low heat. Remove and let cool.
Add sugar, molasses and egg to cooled shortening; beat well.
Sift together flour, soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and salt.
Add to first mixture.
Mix well.
Chill 2 hours.
Form into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place on a greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
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