Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. freshly peeled and finely grated ginger root
1/4 tsp. salt
granulated sugar

Preparation

Cream together sugar and shortening.
Add egg and molasses; beat well.
Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed ingredients.
Mix well.
Chill dough, then shape into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.