Gingersnaps - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening or oil
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients together.
Chill in refrigerator; roll into small balls.
Place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes.