Granny'S Spruill'S Gingersnap Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. plain flour
2 tsp. (level) soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and egg.
Beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients.
Roll out dough into a ball.
Dip into sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375\u00b0.
(Do not overbake.)