Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix shortening and sugars, then stir in molasses and egg.
Add dry ingredients and mix well.
Form dough into 1 1/4-inch diameter balls.
Roll balls in sugar and bake at 350\u00b0 for approximately 12 minutes, depending on whether you like the cookies crunchy or chewy.