Sharon'S Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Add sugar, shortening, molasses and egg together in mixing bowl.
Blend well.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Chill.
Form into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 48 cookies.